Senior Accountant

Key Duties and Responsibilities – Key Performance Indicators:   Initiate the processing of client information cheques, receipts, sales invoices, purchase invoices Perform bank reconciliations Processing and reconciling of Petty Cash and cash control accounts Keeping of a fixed asset register General journals – e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.
Process journal entries e.g., new installment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts etc Distinguish between finance and operating leases Reconcile debtors and creditors statements Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments.
Calculation of VAT Completion of VAT returns Liaise with the client re payment of the VAT Reconciliations of input/output VAT to trial balances Compiling and discussing with the client of monthly management accounts Administrative duties – e.g., checking of VAT status on e-filing after submission of return Uploading of relevant documents in case of SARS VAT Verification Compliance with the firm's System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
Compliance with the firm's Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm's HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct Requirements Academic Qualifications Required: Matric with Accounting at Higher Grade BCom degree or equivalent degree with Accounting III and taxation Completed SAIPA articles More than 6 years of experience in an accounting practice Experience with VAT Recons Skills, Competencies and Experience:   Skills Interpersonal skills Communication skills: Be able to converse in English/Afrikans/Xhosa (advantageous) Report writing skills Time Management Problem solving skills Organizational skills   Competencies Strong Accounting, knowledge Decisive and accurate Ability to prioritize Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment   Experience Six years plus relevant accounting experience Required Computer Packages: Pastel Xero Dext Microsoft office Greatsoft (not compulsory)