Job Description

About UsFanute is growing and we are looking for someone to perform a wide range of financial, accounting and administrative functions.We are the only AirBnB linen rental service in South Africa and we have recently acquired a garment rental business.Our company focus is on delivering pioneering initiatives in this space and on providing world class services to our clients. There is therefore significant growth coming over the next few years as well as a range of new product features and internal system improvements.About YouYou will ideally have had a number of years experience across various accounting and administrative functions including financial or management accounting. You will understand accounting concepts and what is required for daily financial management of a company. You will be very familiar with excel and have had experience with Xero accounting software and payroll software. You will be using spreadsheets in your daily work.You will be interested in company management and business in general and will be able to apply your mind to a wide range of different tasks.About the RoleYou will work closely with the founder and CEO and will become an invaluable part of our small but growing business.The role is open immediately and is based in Cape Town Northern Suburbs only, although some work from home is possible.Specific functions of your roleo Maintain three separate companies in Xero as well as a consolidated group companyo Input all transactions into Xero both manually and through setting up allocation rules. Accounting transactions are simple but high volume.o Reconcile the bank accountso Undertake basic bookkeeping functions and prepare various reconciliations for month end accounting (control accounts, interest schedules, stock accruals etc)o Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and process monthly depreciationo Reconcile and pay creditorso Calculate and prepare monthly payroll, finalise UIF, SDL and other deductions.o Prepare PAYE and VAT returnso Prepare Monthly Management Journals (Provisions/Accruals etc.)o Manage Intercompany loans and invoicingo Prepare and finalize company accounts for annual audit or accounting officer reviewo Alongside the CEO prepare short-term and long-term company forecasts as well as the annual budgeto Prepare monthly variance analysis vs budget and provide commentary for board reports (using Fathom or Syft)Skillso Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detailo Strong people skills and be intuitive to stakeholders business needso Well-groomed and presentableo Work independently and within a teamo Effective in multi-tasking, proactive planning and troubleshootingo Advanced excel skills and/or experience in using Excelo Proficient in MS Office (Word etc) and generally computer literateQualifications/requirementso SAIPA Registeredo Relevant tertiary qualification (Accounting / Finance)o Minimum of 3-5 years working experience in a financial accounting or similar roleo Previous Experience using the Xero Accounting System and a standard payroll system.o Great computer literacy MS Office with Advanced Excel skillso Excellent references

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