ACCOUNTANT - Claremont / Newlands

• Minimum of Matric (with Accounting or Mathematics as a subject)
• Relevant Qualification in Finance / Bookkeeping / Accounting is advantageous!
• 2-3 Years proven bookkeeping experience and working knowledge of accounting principles up to trial balance is required
• Experience with FSCA and SARS is needed
• Proficiency in Xero and Excel is essential!
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans

• Recording Financial Transactions: Enter daily transactions into accounting software or ledger systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing Financial Statements: Generate financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements on a regular basis.
• Reconciling Accounts: Match transactions and balances between bank statements, credit card statements, and internal records to ensure accuracy.
• Processing Payroll: Calculate and process employee payroll, including deductions, taxes, etc.
• Financial Analysis: Analyse financial data, trends, and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns (e.g., income tax, payroll tax, and vat) accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including CIPC Annual Returns.
• Auditing: Prepare documentation and assist auditors during internal or external audits, ensuring all financial records are accurate and accessible.
• Maintaining Documentation: Organize and maintain financial records, documents, and supporting schedules in a systematic and accessible manner.
• Software Management: Stay updated on accounting software and tools, troubleshoot issues, and train others on system usage as necessary.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
• Communication: Collaborate with other departments, clients, and external stakeholders to exchange financial information and resolve discrepancies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement, implement changes, and streamline accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Professional Development: Stay abreast of industry trends, attend training sessions, and pursue continuing education to maintain accounting knowledge and skills.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues in the accounting department and cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
• General Administrative Tasks: Perform administrative duties such as filing, answering phone calls, responding to emails, and other tasks as needed.

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