Financial Accountant
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- R25,000-32,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee Monthly Accounting Processes:
transactions, including reconciling accounts, updating
ledgers, and preparing month-end closing entries in
compliance with accounting principles and firm policies. * Prepare Monthly Management Accounts:Compile, analyse, and present monthly management
accounts, providing detailed insights into the firm’s
financial performance. Collaborate with the Director to
highlight trends, variances, and recommendations for
improvement. * Manage VAT Compliance:Ensure the accurate calculation and submission of VAT
returns, maintaining compliance with South African VAT
regulations. Handle VAT disputes and inquiries, liaising
with SARS as necessary. * Administer Payroll Processing:Process the firm’s monthly payroll, ensuring accurate
calculation of employee salaries, benefits, and statutory
deductions, including PAYE, UIF, and other relevant taxes.
Ensure timely submission of payroll taxes and compliance
with tax regulations. * Oversee Payroll Taxes:Ensure correct withholding, calculation, and submission
of payroll taxes, including PAYE and UIF, in line with SARS
regulations. Provide support during tax audits or queries
related to payroll taxes. * Manage Income and Provisional Tax:Ensure accurate calculation and timely submission of
income tax returns and provisional tax payments. Stay up
to date with changes in income tax laws and regulations to
ensure ongoing compliance. * Handle SARS Processes (Disputes and Registrations):Manage SARS-related processes, including tax
registrations, submissions, and disputes. Serve as the
primary point of contact for any tax-related issues, liaising
with SARS to resolve discrepancies and ensure
compliance. * Ensure Statutory Compliance:Oversee and ensure compliance with statutory filing
requirements such as CIPC (Companies and Intellectual
Property Commission) filings, Ufiling, and beneficial
ownership records. Maintain up-to-date corporate
governance and regulatory filings. * Provide Financial Reporting Support:Assist the Director with preparing financial statements,
budgeting, and forecasting. Provide timely and accurate
financial reports that support business decision-making
and strategic planning. * Contribute to Process Improvement:Identify areas of improvement within the accounting and
financial processes, suggesting and implementing
strategies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and
improve overall financial reporting. * Ad Hoc Accounting Tasks:Assist with various financial and accounting duties as
required by the Director, including year-end financial
reporting, audits, and other special projects. * Ensure Compliance with Regulatory Changes:Stay informed on changes in accounting standards, tax
laws, and statutory regulations to ensure all accounting
and tax processes are compliant with the latest legislative
updates.Minimum Requirements:Professional Qualification: SAIPA registered is preferred.
Experience: Must have experience in performing the full
accounting function for a diverse client base, including:
Account Processing, Management Accounts, VAT, Payroll,
Income/ Provisional Tax, Financial Statements
Compilations, SARS processes and Statutory work.
Education: Degree must be complete. SAIPA articles
recently complete.Additional Requirements:Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting principles,
(IFRS for SME’s), regulatory requirements and dealings
with SARS (E-filing).
Technical Skills: Experience using Caseware working
papers for drafting AFS, Xero accounting Software,
Simplepay and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word,
PowerPoint).
Transport: Must have own reliable vehicle.
Languages: Prefer Afrikaans home language (clients and
company culture).Other Requirements: Ability to work under pressure,
manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate leadership
qualities.Please submit your CV to info@pro-match.co.za