Permanent - Company Accountant - Johannesburg - South Africa

Reports to :
The Finance Manager/Finance Director

Roles:
The Company Accountant will be responsible for carrying out financial accounting tasks and overseeing the Bookkeepers, Debtors, Creditors,  Payroll and Costing departments

Responsibilities and Authority

• Monthly management accounts preparation and reporting
• Processes Management journal
• Monthly VAT Reconciliation and Submission
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies – Cost Accountant reviews
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions
• Stock Management (Financial Reconciliations)
• Review and Authorise Debtors and Creditors and prepare financial Reconciliations
• Review Weekley and month end Payments
• Communication with Auditors
• Communication with SARS and other Statutory bodies.
• Ensure monthly reporting deadlines are met.
• Fixed Assets control (Financial)
• Any ad-hoc duties which are assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

BCom Accounting, or higher qualification

Minimum 3 years experience as an Accountant, audit background an advantage

Financial Accounting experience essential

Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and IFRS

Experience with accounting software, Sage X3 and CaseWare

Computer literacy, MS Excel, essential

Excellent analytical skills

Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines