Skills and Qualifications:Relevant degree (B.Compt / B.Com Acc)Minimum 5 years experience in accounting practiceRegister with a professional body (SAIPA, SAIT or SAIBA) as prescribed (if not already registered)Must love accounting and be a team playerMust be willing to learnMust be willing to study part-time (if required)Must be dynamic and thrive under pressureMust be professional and have the ability to communicate accuratelyMust have excellent MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and SharePoint skillsExperience with Pastel/Sage Accounting and Pastel/Sage Payroll (various versions) will be advantageousMust be fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)Must have own transport and a valid driving licenseDuties & Responsibilities:Accounting:Bank reconciliationsJournalsBond accountsLoan accountsReconciliation of loan accountsSalary processing/importing/mappingSupplier invoicesSupplier reconciliationsDebtor reconciliationsRental reconciliationsVAT Turnover reconciliationsVAT control account reconciliationsWorking papers for monthly mini auditsWorking papers for annual accounting filesCompilation of annual financial statements (advantageous)Compilation of annual standard documentStatutory & Compliance:Completion and submission of VAT returnsCompletion and submission of income tax returns (advantageous)Completion and submission of Employee's tax returnsCompletion and submission of UIF declarationsComputation of income tax calculations (advantageous)Secretarial duties for companies, close corporations, trustsAnnual returnsChanges to company registersAdministration & other tasks:WIP (work-in-progress) managementUpdate of various administrative databasesAnswering telephonesBinding financial statementsFiling and administration of filing systemsGeneral office housekeeping in your direct workspaceAssisting the partners/managers with ad hoc tasksGeneral ad hoc tasksEnsure that all documentation is kept in orderly and safelyEnsure that proper control procedures are in placeEnsure that all management reports are submitted timeously (by due date)Ensure that all correspondence/communication is documented meticulouslyBuild sustainable relationships with clients and colleaguesCommunicate regularly with clients and colleaguesIn your own time, regularly familiarise/update yourself with relevant legislationShare your knowledge with colleagues from time to timeEnsure that you document and update your work schedule/plan regularly to ensure continuityAny other responsibilities as agreed toStudies & continuing professional development (CPD):In your own time, continuously read, study and research all necessary legislation and changes to the professionFamiliarise yourself with the software being used: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Pastel/Sage Accounting, Pastel/Sage Payroll, Sharepoint, etc.Performance Evaluation: goal setting, measurement, discussion of and management of your development needs and performanceCareer planning and mentoringEnsure that you pass your studies every semester (when applicable)Ensure that you provide your employer with your semester subjects registered (when applicable)Ensure that you provide your employer with your semester study roster (when applicable)Ensure that you submit all of your assignments timeously before the deadlines (when applicable).
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