Job Description

My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence in financial management and reporting. They are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their team.If you are passionate about finance and looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!This role is based in Airport City Cape Town, Northern Suburbs.Key Responsibilities:Statutory Returns:

• Handle CIPC Annual Returns.
• Manage SARS Tax Returns, including:

• VAT-201: Monthly calculation, review, and SARS audits.
• Income Tax Return - IT14 & IT14SD: Preparation and submission.
• Provisional Tax - IRP6: Calculation and submission.
• Annual Payroll Reconciliation: EMP501, IRP5s, and reconciliation and review of annual financial statements.
• Complete STATS SA Returns.

Operational Duties:

• Liaise with third parties regarding legal matters and the review/audit of financial statements.
• Manage relationships with insurance providers regarding assets.
• Coordinate with banks for guarantees and general operational requirements.
• Prepare and review asset sale/purchase agreements.
• Oversee budgets and actuals on an annual and monthly basis.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies.
• Plan weekly cash flow.
• Review weekly local payments.
• Process foreign payments.
• Review accounting transactions/documents processed by the credit controller.
• Prepare financial statements and management statements and attend to any SARS audits/reviews.
• Conduct monthly reporting and general operational reporting as required.
• Implement and review internal accounting controls.
• Assist with the completion and review of tender documentation.

Local Companies:

• Conduct monthly group reporting, including loan accounts, assessed losses, and group investments.
• Review all group company financials before submission to the auditor/reviewer.
• Liaise with third parties for the review/audit of the groups financial statements.
• Assist with group tax planning.
• Provide general operational reporting and assistance as required.

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Completed SAIPA Articles.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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