SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the company''s complete accounting and financial administration function.
POSITION INFO:
Financial Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Pretoria East, Gauteng
Salary: R35,000 per month, negotiable
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the company''s complete accounting and financial administration function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Financial Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper who is comfortable working independently and who can manage the accounting function from day-to-day transactions through to month-end reporting, SARS compliance and year-end audit preparation.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting
- Take ownership of the day-to-day accounting function.
- Manage the full Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable cycles.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Manage debtor follow-ups and creditor reconciliations.
- Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, GRNs and supplier invoices.
- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.
Month-End & Management Reporting
- Take responsibility for the month-end close process.
- Prepare month-end journals, including:
- Accruals and provisions
- Depreciation
- Other necessary month-end adjustments
- Prepare the monthly management accounts and close pack within 5 working days.
- Provide accurate financial information to management to support business decision-making.
Cash Flow & Asset Management
- Prepare and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast.
- Maintain the company''s fixed asset register.
- Ensure assets, additions, disposals and depreciation are accurately recorded.
SARS & Statutory Compliance
Take full responsibility for the preparation, reconciliation and submission of statutory returns via SARS eFiling, including:
- VAT201
- EMP201
- EMP501
- IRP6
- ITR14
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Diploma, B. Com Accounting or equivalent accounting qualification.
- Minimum 5 years'' hands-on experience in an accounting environment.
- Strong practical experience in an SME or owner-managed business environment will be advantageous.
- Proven experience in preparing monthly management accounts and performing month-end close.
- Strong practical knowledge of SARS eFiling and statutory submissions.
- Working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs.
- Experience with multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange.
- Experience with intercompany reconciliations.
- Knowledge of inventory accounting and FIFO costing.
- Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and financial analysis.
- Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar.
- Own reliable transport.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly accurate and detail-oriented.
- Analytical and financially astute.
- Hands-on and willing to get involved in the detail.
- Able to work independently without constant supervision.
- Organised and deadline-driven.
- Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for the accounting function.
- Professional and confident when dealing with management, auditors, suppliers and customers.
- Able to identify problems, investigate discrepancies and implement practical solutions.
