Job Description

Accountant

WASTE CARRIERS - Cape Town, Western Cape

JOB PURPOSE:
Waste Carriers has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent person to provide an Accountant function for the company. This role is aimed at improving the function of the Finance Department. To provide financial support to management and staff and assist with the implementation of finance policies and procedures within the company. It is a specific requirement of the position that the incumbent understands the importance of meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall financial management function and reporting of the company. This will include the management of employees. This position reports to the General Manager and is based in Airport Industria, Cape Town.

REQUIREMENTS:

BCom Accounting Degree or Equivalent 5 - 7 years experience in an Accounting/Finance role Proven supervisory/team leadership skills are essential (experience in managing a finance team) Solid knowledge of financial processes and systems Solid knowledge of the role of an Accountant in a business
RECOMMENDATION:

A valid drivers license
COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge and understanding of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), extensive knowledge of Managing Accounting Information Systems ie. Accpac, QuickBooks, Pastel; etc., General ledger reconciliation and analysis, reconciliations, debtor control, and creditor payments, Internal Controls, Audit, Data gathering and analytics; Innovative and Pragmatic; Strategic Planning; Meeting procedures; Budgeting and Financial Management; Procurement, Communication, Assertive, Confident, Information Management; Records Management, Client-centric, Focus, and Responsiveness; Diversity Management; Structures and organizes work to promote the efficient operation of the department, ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

Advanced computer skills in information systems, accounting software, O365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Drive, Forms, Projects) Leadership skills, Dynamic, energetic, driven Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organizing skills Ability to work and communicate with Executive management regularly Able to identify system inefficiencies and propose solutions Attention to detail, Resilience, Accurate Technical financial acumen A self-starter who shows initiative and can also work independently to solve problems Experience in a fast-paced environment, including developing & implementing effective work processes, procedures, and controls Able to perform under pressure Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems Planning and Organising; Problem Solving and Decision Making Project Management; Team Leadership; Ability to Meet deadlines; Deal with enquiries/complaints pertaining to a wide variety of functions/ activities Strong prioritization; Applied Strategic Thinking Willing to work overtime as required, exceptional leadership and time, task, and resource management skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, reliable Must have a strong SARS background Unquestionable level of integrity and honesty
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

SARS Compliance: Manage Submissions PAYE, (VAT Monthly), EMP201's (Monthly), EMP501's (Bi-Annually), Provisional Tax Returns (Bi-Annually) and issuing of IRP5's Managing the timeous uploading and reviewing of employees onto the payroll system before payment of salaries take place Submission of various reports (Labour reports, quarterly reports, BBBEE, etc) Prepare and Maintain Trial Balance to Annual Financial statements, Responsible for the Annual Financial Statements of the company Processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting policies Ensure the following tasks are done accurately and within agreed timelines:
Cashbooks, Allocations, Payments, Billing, Management Accounts, Credit Control, Refunds, Internal and External requests, External Audits, AFS Reviewed, Annual Budgets, Year-end processed, Income tax returns submitted and paid timeously

Audit of submissions: (Reconciliations, Managing SARS audit process, queries and submissions, Maintaining of SARS Tax clearance profile and pins, Maintaining accuracy of SARS company profile) Administer and implement revenue and debt management systems Managing Accounting Information Systems i.e., Accpac, QuickBooks, Pastel, etc Assisting with preparing Group consolidated budgets, Consolidated audit results, Group management accounts Reconciliation of bank accounts, debtor, and creditor accounts Manage the company CIPC profile, submitting Annual Returns - CIPC Review Credit Applications (Amending terms and conditions in line with standards) CSD profile (Central Supplier Database - Public Sector) Maintaining the accuracy of details listed on the database Ensure standardization of all reporting and financial transactions, Maintain all financial databases within the company Creating high level reports to management, ensuring reporting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to management on progress, sending various reports to external clients Manage all avenues of Human resource management for the department aligning to all HRM policies and standard rules and regulations of the company Develop, implement, review, monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls Affiliated with SAIPA/CIMA/SAICA
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Solid and positive references Clear health record Clear credit record No criminal record
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

Bachelors (Preferred)
License/Certification:

* SAICA member registration (Preferred)