Senior Monthly Accountant

A well established company based in Newton Park is seeking a Senior Monthly Accountant. Duties: Initiate the processing of client information cheques, 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 Distinguish between finance and operating leases Reconcile debtors and creditors statements Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments. Calculation of VAT Completion of VAT returns Liaise with the client re payment of the VAT Reconciliations of input/output VAT to trial balances Compiling and discussing with the client of monthly management accounts Administrative duties e.g., checking of VAT status on e-filing after submission of return Uploading of relevant documents in case of SARS VAT Verification Compliance with the firms System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures. Compliance with the firms Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firms HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct. Requirements: · Matric with Accounting at a Higher Grade · BCom degree or equivalent degree with Accounting III and taxation · Completed SAIPA articles or SAICA articles · More than 6 years of experience in an accounting practice Competencies: · Interpersonal skills · Communication skills: Be able to converse in English/Afrikaans/Xhosa (advantageous) · Report writing skills · Time Management · Problem solving skills · Organisational skills · Training presentation skills · Supervisory skills: Ability to supervise junior and intermediate accountants and provide leadership. · Strong Accounting, Taxation and Auditing knowledge · Decisive and accurate · Ability to prioritise · Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment Computer Literacy: · Pastel · Xero · Dext · Microsoft office · Greatsoft (not compulsory)

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 10/3/2024