Junior Accountant

 

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

992243989

Date posted:

Friday, August 12, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa


SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client in the renewable energy sector, based in the Cape Town region is currently looking to employ an experienced Junior Accountant.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

 

Requirements:

  • Accounting qualification, e.g. National Diploma in Accounting/BCom in Accounting.
  • Strong accounting background/solid track record of processing accounting transactions, preparing trial balances, preparing monthly management accounts, preparing and submitting statutory returns, etc.
  • Valid driver’s license and own transport (non-negotiable).
  • Pastel experience beneficial.
  • Strong administrative skills.
  • Excellent team player and able to work independently.
  • Highly meticulous, with excellent attention to detail.

 

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

  • Record transactions in the correct journals and post the entries to the relevant ledger accounts.
  • Prepare trial balances.
  • Prepare management accounts.
  • Make sure that supplier invoices and accounts are paid on time. Load payments on the electronic banking system.
  • Issue invoices and statements of account to customers and ensure that customers settle their accounts promptly.
  • Completion of the month-end financial close process.
  • Prepare and submit PAYE, VAT, Tax and Dividends Tax returns.
  • Assist with processing of Forex applications and assisting with FICA requests from banks.
  • Collating all documentation for financial audits and BEE Audits.
  • Petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
  • Manage Fixed Assets Register/Inventory.
  • Liaise with SARS to ensure all relevant taxes are accurately calculated and submitted and ensuring that the Tax Clearance Certificates are always up to date.
  • Liaise with the department of Labour and ensuring that all letters of good standing are up to date.
  • Determine quarterly spend obligation.
  • Compile and present quarterly spend budget.
  • Payment requests administration – follow up with suppliers.
  • Monitoring and recording of spending per project on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Maintain the Master Database for historical payments, project records, categories allocation, recording of all payments made.
  • Maintain Project Folders on Dropbox– contracts, beneficiaries details and spending.
  • Maintain monthly reports relating to Project expenditure.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports in full compliance with the Department’s requirements as per the Implementation Agreement.
  • Participate in the Annual ED Plan compilation.
  • Identify program risks and initiate mitigation measures.
  • Assist with IPPO audits.

 

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

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