Assistant Accountant

Recruiter:

Ann Swann Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB001229/JS

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R 25 000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client specialising in Logistics has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join their dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career in accounting and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Objectives:

Accounting and Financial Reporting

Full accounting function up to trial balance
Compile management accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice (IFRS preferred but not a requirement)
Analyse financial information to detect variances, weaknesses and risks
Prepare month-end files with supporting documentation
Prepare billing information and invoices on a monthly basis
Adjust journal entries and accounts for provisions
Reconcile customer balances receivable
Process and reconcile bank statements and cash sheets
Process and reconcile petty cash (if required)
Maintain proper, fixed asset registers with supporting documents
Debtors and creditors control
Calculate Income Tax, VAT and Employee’s Tax liabilities
Prepare VAT reconciliations
Cash flow management
Load transfers, beneficiaries and payments onto the banking system
Resolve any accounting discrepancies and irregularities

SARS Requirements

Submit monthly statutory returns e.g. EMP201, VAT201
Submit bi-annual recons (EMP501) and IRP5’s
Process SARS payments and maintain SARS accounts
Attend to SARS audits and submit supporting documents
Applications for tax clearance certificates

Administrative

Submit and pay CIPC annual duties
Manage and train subordinates to meet Finance expectations
Maintain financial and administrative software and templates

Qualifications:

Degree in Accounting and Auditing with the following requirements:
- Financial Accounting Level 3
- Auditing Level 3
- Taxation Level 3
SAICA / SAIPA Articles beneficial (but not essential)
Post-article experiences are beneficial (but not essential)

Job-Related Work Experience:

More than 2 years of experience in credit management skills,
More than 2 years of accounting experience, in particular in Debtors Control,
More than 2 years of staff management experience.

Job Knowledge:

SAGE X3
MS Excel, Word and Outlook
SARS E-Filing
EasyFile

Behavioural & Technical Skills:

Attention to detail
Analytical
Organised
Ability to work under pressure
Good verbal and written skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Team player and supervisory skills

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