Job title : Accountant (04 Month Temp) Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : January 06, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Qualifications and Experience B. Com Accounting/ B.Compt (Honours) or equivalent qualification Great Plains experience will be an added advantage Minimum 4-5 years of work experience in a similar role Technical Competencies, Skills, and Personal Attributes: High level of attention to detail Strong technical skills in IFRS and tax Good communication skills (written & oral) Energetic and initiative-taking Resilient and diligent Deadline-driven and ability to work independently Must be computer literate and proficient in Excel Critical thinking and problem-solving Proactive and takes accountability for responsibilities Strong analytical ability to interpret financial information Good team player Ethical and honest Key Responsibilities: Review and release payments and new beneficiaries Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and revenue reconciliations Prepare the cash forecast Prepare loan account reconciliations Prepare finance reconciliations for BEE reporting Review the bookkeeper's procurement spend reconciliations for BEE reporting Maintain the fixed asset register Load fixed assets and run depreciation Oversee month-end close-off of debtors and creditors Raise invoices/credit notes and review the bookkeeper's invoices Process month-end journals (Salaries, standard month-end journals, and fund journals) Ensure that the operating expense accruals are complete Review creditors' invoices to ensure they are processed accurately Review the tax add info report Review forex payments (as and when needed) Review sundry recoveries (Intercompany) Maintain electronic filing of accounting records accurately Prepare VAT 201 and reasonability checks Update monthly management accounts and investigate material variances Present management accounts during flash meetings Prepare HFM packs Prepare the tax calculation and journal Assist with budget/forecast preparation Prepare the financial statements Oversee bookkeepers and junior accountants as needed Handle ad hoc finance duties as needed Assist with audit requests and queries Strive for excellence Accounting / Financial Services jobs