Accountant (JB4894)Somerset West, Cape TownR25 000 to R35 000 a month CTCPermanentA distributed power and remote monitoring company in the mobile telecommunications industry is seeking an Accountant.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accountant will oversee financial operations, including accurate reporting, general ledger management, tax compliance, and cash flow management.
This role also supports budgeting, forecasting, audits, and inventory control, ensuring financial integrity across all entitiesMinimum Requirements:Relevant degree or qualification in accountingMinimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting roleAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelAbility to manage multiple entities and handle complex intercompany transactionsExperience in the telecommunications sectorsExperience with XeroDuties and Responsibilities:Financial Reporting:Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsEnsure accurate and timely closing of monthly accounts across all entitiesProvide support audits, including preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Ensure timely closure of audit findingsGeneral Ledger Management:Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accuratelyOversee and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank accountsMaintaining fixed asset register including conducting asset counts, posting deprecation journals and review for additions and disposalsConduct month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journals, such as accrual, prepayments, and depreciationManagement Accounts, Budgeting and Forecasting:Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecastsMonitor budget variances and provide detailed analysis to managementCollaborate with department heads to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelinesAssist in the monthly preparation of the monthly management accounts as delegate by the reporting managerTaxation and Compliance:Prepare and submit tax filings (VAT, payroll taxes, corporate tax) and liaise with tax advisorsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and ensure the business remains compliant with changing regulationsCash Flow Management:Manage cash flow, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and accurate reporting of cash positionsMaintain weekly the cash forecasting schedules and model to ensure visibility on working capital requirements in future periodsInventory management:Conduct regular inventory reconciliations between physical counts and recorded stock in the accounting system, investigating and resolving discrepanciesMonitor and report on stock levels, ensuring that inventory is valued correctly and provisions for obsolete or slow-moving stock are accounted forPlease do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias.
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