Financial Accountant

KEY PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COLLECTION, MONITORING, AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL DATA.
THEY PREPARE ACCURATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORECAST COSTS AND REVENUES, MANAGE TAX PAYMENTS, AND CONDUCT INTERNAL AUDITS.
THEIR ROLE IS CRUCIAL IN ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH ACCOUNTING REGULATIONS AND SUPPORTING THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL DECISIONS.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Bank Reconciliations Local Payments: Coordinate payments and payment process Petty cash reconciliation and management Reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting schedules Debtors and creditors: Journals to account for provisions and accruals where necessary Review creditors reconciliations and balances Monthly Journals to reconcile balance sheet: shareholders' interest; provisions; tax; depreciation, etc.
Monthly management journals Process and balance intergroup transactions Prepare financial records to trial balance Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts Report on the company's actual performance Review fixed asset register and account for depreciation Compilation of annual financial statements Tax compliance (VAT reconciliation and payroll taxes reconciliation) Liaise with SARS regarding any tax matters Cash management: Monitor and manage cash flow as per operational requirements to ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner and not impede operational requirements.
REQUIREMENTS BCom Financial / Management accounting (articles completed) Minimum 1 year post article experience SAIPA (advantageous) Knowledge of draftworx, EpiCor (advantageous) IFRS for SME's, income and VAT tax Proficiency in Microsoft packages essential (Word, Excel, email)