A great opportunity has arisen for an Accountant at a well-known Auditing and Accounting firm in Paarl. They are seeking a reliable, talented, and energetic Accountant to join their team to provide and keep accurate, complete and up-to-date financial records and provide leadership and co-ordination in the administrative, accounting and budget functions in this established business.
You will need to be resourceful, a team-player, positive and have an entrepreneurial mindset. This role will transform into a Financial Manager role at a certain point.
Duties
- Compliance with Accounting and Tax laws and regulations.
- Experience and good knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, VAT and Income Tax;
- Technical proficiency in Caseware Working Papers, Xero Accounting, Receipt-Bank and Simplepay, as well as the full Microsoft Office suite.
- The ability to utilise digital platforms to achieve business outcomes.
- Budgets and Projections
- Interpretation and presentation of monthly financial reports to the CEO
- Overseeing the Debtors and Creditors functions
- Monthly review of inventories and operating equipment registers
- Payment of all suppliers
- Review and administer the payroll system
- Sign-off of monthly reconciliations
- Prepare and supply auditors with annual audit requirements
Qualifications
- Accounting Qualification,
- SAIPA articles completed and registered as a PA(SA).
Requirements and Responsibilities
- Preferably residing close to work close to Paarl.
- MS Excel and MS Word literacy required at advanced level.
- Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans.
- Bright, energetic, likes a hands-on approach.
- Accurate and meticulous.
- The ability to organise, analyse and prioritise
- Perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Positive attitude and strong people skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
Salary – R22 000pm – R30 000pm (negotiable depending on experience).