Accountant (Stellenbosch / Isle of Man)

SUMMARY:
A good opportunity exists for a young, dynamic Accountant to work in the global derivatives market. The candidate will initially be based in Stellenbosch Western Cape, but transferred to the Isle of Man after 6 months. The Accountant will be responsible for the accounting of several companies operating in various industries in both South Africa, UK and Europe.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum B Com Hons in Financial Accounting
Completed SAIPA / SAICA articles
This position requires a focused, career driven person who is willing to travel and live overseas (Isle of Man). It will not be suitable for candidates with families.

DUTIES
Responsibility for managing and training of the bookkeeper.
Processing accounting entries in Pastel up to trial balance.
Preparing and reviewing bank reconciliations.
Calculating VAT and submitting VAT returns for the offshore entity.
Calculating tax (provisional and final) and filing tax returns on e-filing.
Compilation of management accounts.
Preparation of finance packs (including the cash flow section) for finance meetings.
Regular communication with management to obtain investee company accounts.
Compilation of the annual financial statements of various entities using Caseware.
Liaising with external auditors and preparing audit files.
Calculating dividends to shareholders and filing dividend withholding tax on e-filing.
Reviewing payments before being released.
Identification of key business and financial risks.
Improving and streamlining accounting processes and systems.
Budget preparation for offshore and local entities and presentation to management.
Executive summaries on budgets for presentation to management.
Perform excel consolidations for the offshore as well as local entities.

SALARY DISCLAIMER
The advertised salary range is merely a guideline and the successful candidate cannot automatically claim an offer for the maximum advertised salary. It remains the prerogative of the future employer to offer a candidate a market related remuneration package in line with his/her qualifications, skills and level of experience.

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