Job title: ACCOUNTANT – Claremont / Newlands
Company: Talent Genie
Job description: ACCOUNTANT Claremont / Newlands
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R18 000 R25 000 Per Month Negotiable based on relevant qualifications and experience
One would describe you as a highly organised and self-motivated young professional who is naturally numerically inclined and has proven to pay strong attention to detail.
You are hardworking and diligent with the desire to grow your career as a Finance professional.
Qualifications & Experience required:
- 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
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Expected salary: R18000 – 25000 per month
Location: Newlands, Cape Town
Job date: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 23:55:06 GMT
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