Accountant, Cape Town

Key Duties and Responsibilities Supervise and initiating the processing of client information , receipts, sales invoices, purchase invoices. Perform bank reconciliations. Processing and reconciling of Petty Cash and cash control accounts. Keeping of a fixed asset register. General journals– e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.Process journal entries e.g., new instalment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts etc. Reconcile debtors and creditors statements. Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant&equipment) and investments and the calculation of the taxation on capital gains/losses. Analyse the resulting trial balance for mistakes / deviations and be able to discuss the results with the client. Analytical review of AFS– GP%, Inventory days, Creditors days, Debtors days Produce a draft set of financials.Prepare the notes to financial statements. Identifying provisions and contingent liabilities. Calculate the tax liability for sole proprietors, individuals, close corporations and trusts, small business corporations, and partnerships. Reconciliations of input/output VAT to monthly trial balance.Compiling and discussing with the client of monthly management accounts.

Other

Requesting information from Clients. Provisional tax calculations Maintain strong client relationships. Good communicator with Clients and colleagues Strong management skills, leadership and organisational abilities. Able to work on their own and run a portfolio of clients. Meet monthly deadlines timeously.Have a thorough knowledge of Payroll, VAT and e-filing

Requirements

A good understanding of accounting with at least five year's accounting experience. A degree in accounting will be beneficial. Completion of SAICA/SAIPA articles will be beneficial. Basic computer literacy. Drivers license and own transport. CV must include contactable references.

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