Accountant

Overview

The Accountant supports the Finance Manager by reviewing the accuracy and completeness of the entity accounting records. This includes reconciliation, application of the control framework, capturing accuracy, ledger close off, management account preparation and VAT obligations. Additionally, the role is responsible for ad hoc project work on a recurring basis. Whilst the role has no direct reports, the role requires a technical leader in the field of accounting and consequently will provide guidance to Assistant Accountants/ Finance Assistants in the team.

 

 

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting:

• Preparation of management account packs, including writing commentary / variance analysis 
• Calculation of accruals and provisions 
• Review and maintenance of the fixed asset register 
• Adhering to monthly accounting timelines 
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations 
• Validation of general ledger entries, ensuring records are accurate and complete before month end close, within the timelines defined by the Group reporting team ·

Financial Analysis:

• Ad hoc financial analysis as required from time to time by the Finance Manager. ·

Audit Support: 

• Preparation of audit packs and ensuring audit readiness for internal and external audits 

Cash & Supplier Management: 

• Support the Accountants and AP Manager with the preparation of accurate entity level cash flow projections to ensure cash adequacy at all times for supplier obligations and payroll obligations 
• Review of creditor’s reconciliations ·

Revenue 

• Where applicable, generate intercompany revenue invoices for billing purposes 
• Reconcile monthly revenue to billing records 
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with IFRS standards ·

Budgeting & forecasting 

• Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process by providing key inputs and analysis to the FP&A team as required. ·

Direct & indirect taxation 

• Calculation and preparation of VAT submissions

Qualifications

Essential:

Honours degree in Accounting

5+ years’ experience in a similar role

 

 

Technical & Professional Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations and tax laws

Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems and Excel

Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems and Excel

 

**Accepting applications for Durban OR Cape Town office** 

 

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