Accountant, Edenvale

DUTIES

(Candidates are expected to prove competent in the following duties)

Accounting

• Processing of monthly cash book transaction and bank reconciliation
• Process of all journal entries required to ensure a complete set of accounts per entity/divisioneach month, in compliance with internal control and accounting standards.
• Processing of monthly unrealized foreign currency exchange gains and losses
• Manage and control inventory including stock counts.
• Manage the fixed assets of the company and maintain the fixed assets register.
• Review and post journals entries received from cost controllers, in compliance with internalcontrol and accounting standards.
• Prepare reconciliations for all Balance Sheet accounts and the related subsidiary ledger.
• Review and resolve reconciling items, ensuring the validity and accuracy thereof in the contextof the company’s business model and accounting frameworks monthly.
• Reconcile all inter-company accounts and obtain written confirmation from the counterparty.
• Prepare the required templates for Vector reporting with commentary.
• Upload the required information into Vector and clear all controls.
• Prepare a review of defined Income Statement accounts and perform calculations or collationof information as required for the annual audit and tax computation requirements.
• Review and release payments in accordance with general auditing principles and company Policy

Period Ends And Reporting

• Perform all month-end close tasks and prepare all month-end reports.
• Prepare and review the Trial Balance monthly.
• Prepare VAT 201 for submission to SARS. Ensure all necessary schedules are reconciled,
• with necessary support. Ensure submissions are accurate and correct. Prepare the IT14SD recon monthly.
• Review SARS e-filing website for any correspondence from SARS and attend to the queries,
• requests and audits. There should be no penalties raised. All requests from SARS must be responded to and provided without any delays.
• Fully support the external audit and completion thereof without any delay.
• Assist the Financial Manager with Budget and Forecast preparation.

Other

• Build and maintain relationships with Employees, Customers and Suppliers.
• Assist the Financial Manager in identifying and implementing process improvements within the Finance department.
• Provide general training, support and/or guidance to staff members as required.
• Ensure that all Finance staff members follow accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare information and schedules for the annual audit processes and attend to resulting audit queries and requests.
• Perform any other Adhoc duties as required by your manager or departmental head.

REQUIREMENTS:

(Suitable candidates are expected to meet the following requirements. If you do not meet the below listed requirements, you will not be considered for the position).

• B Com - Accounting or equivalent Finance qualification – or in process of completion
• Stable proven track record with Min 5 years financial accountant experience essential
• Previous experience in Water Engineering/Water Treatment or EPCM would be an advantage
• Expert skills in
  • General accounting and financial reporting
  • Auditing processes
  • Bookkeeping to Balance sheet and trial balance
  • Processing and extraction of information from an ERP System
  • VAT 201
  • IT 1450
  • Intercompany Accounts
  • Cost and management accounting
  • Financial comnpliance
  • Vector reporting
• Solid understanding of the VAT Act
• Must be Computer Literate (Pastel, JD Edwards, Google Suite, Excel, Word, E-filing, Electronic banking)
• The incumbent must be able to work in a highly pressurized environment

For more information call Candace on 011 514-0888/071718-6695

To apply for this position, apply online by completing your full profile, click on the following link

Applicants are expected to provide a comprehensive CV with full description of duties and reasons for leaving listed.

Supporting documents required along with your cv include:

• Copy of ID
• Copy of matric Certificate
• Copies of tertiary qualifications
• Copy of current or last payslip

Your interest in the position is greatly appreciated.