Job Description

Accountant (JB4307)
Johannesburg South, Gauteng
R40 000 per month, CTC
Permanent

We are seeking a diligent and skilled Senior Accountant to join our client's finance team. This key role involves comprehensive financial management, including everything from bank and customer reconciliations to managing the fixed assets register and generating customer invoices.

The ideal candidate will ensure financial accuracy, engage in strategic planning for financial operations, and maintain strong client relationships to uphold the company's reputation and financial integrity.

Competencies:
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong research, numeracy, and numerical reasoning abilities.
Capable of high-level verbal reasoning and objective judgement.
Excellent time management and attention to detail.
Proactive, with an independent work ethic.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, Pastel Partner, Evolution, and Sage VIP Payroll.
Extensive knowledge of eFiling and EasyFile systems.
Deep understanding of VAT applicability, tax rates, and financial ratios.

Duties:
Conduct detailed bank, customer, supplier, and stock reconciliations.
Oversee the preparation and analysis of management accounts.
Manage payroll processes, including fringe benefits and allowances in compliance with technical and Bargain Council requirements.
Process statutory returns, including PAYE, VAT, and UIF.
Assist and guide junior staff on accounting standards and queries.
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
Manage fixed assets and maintain the fixed assets register.
Oversee the planning and arrangement of resources to achieve financial objectives.
Build and maintain robust internal and external client relationships, ensuring obligations are met on both sides.
Identify new revenue opportunities and enhance operational efficiencies.
Ensure professional communication across all levels of the organization; responding to inquiries promptly and maintaining client confidentiality.
Promote the company brand and values through professional conduct.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.


IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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