Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Kencorp

Job Ref:

Fin Accnt

Date posted:

Friday, March 25, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

480000

SUMMARY:
Financial Accountant required in Jhb South

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities

Responsible for day to financial accounting and compliance of the business

Approval of EFT Payments done by the Branch Bookkeeper
Approval and Review of the following:
- Bank Reconciliations
- Petty Cash Reconciliations (Weekly)
- Journal Entries
- Assist with stock reconciliations and stock count procedures
- Prepare Monthly Petty Cash Reconciliations
- Processing of month-end/ year-end journal entries
- Preparation of Monthly Intercompany Accounts Balances and Transactions Working Papers
- General Ledger / Reconciliations
- Prepare month/year-end cut-off procedures to ensure that the sales and purchases are accounted for in the correct period
- Prepare and reconcile the following–
  - Intercompany Balances (Loan, Customer, and Supplier) and Transactions (Sales, Purchases, Processing Costs)
  - Preparation of Intercompany Balances and Transactions Confirmations (As part of the Interim and Yearend Audit Procedures)
  - Prepaid Expenses
  - Accruals
  - Compiling of monthly and Yearend Audit Files (Both Electronic and Hard Copy) this file includes the following Working Papers:
    - Reconciliations for all Balance Sheet Items and all major Income Statement Items
    - Lead Schedules/AFS Disclosure Reconciliations of all Balance Sheet Items
    - Journal Entry Working Paper – all journal entries documented in detail and split between the different users
    - Intercompany Account Balances and Transactions Confirmations
    - Accuracy and completeness of all duties
    - Liaising with Auditors

Requirements

Grade 12/Matric

BCompt Accounting degree is non-negotiable
Must have completed SAICA Articles
Must have 3 – 5 years post articles experience
In-depth knowledge of full IFRS
In-depth knowledge of the Income Tax and VAT Act
Knowledge of the Second-Hand Goods Act would be beneficial
A good all-round knowledge of inventory
Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Pastel Partner, VIP, Lariat/Recycle Prox)
Good interpersonal and communication skills
5 years + Pastel Partner experience is preferred
Salary is dependent on experience and related skillset

SA citizens only

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