Accountant

Minimum Job Requirements: - Bachelors Degree in Accounting - Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role. - Strong knowledge of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs. - Completed articles (SAICA / SAIPA preferred). - Must have Xero & Pastel experience. Key Responsibilities: Month-End Close Process: - Prepare and post all month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, financing charges). - Ensure all transactions for the month are completely and accurately recorded. - Review trial balance for completeness and accuracy. - Process monthly payroll for clients. - Prepare VAT for client review. - Prepare monthly accounts pack (income statement/balance sheet/tax provisions). - UIF and ROE submissions (beneficial). Balance Sheet Reconciliations: - Bank accounts. - Trade receivables and payables. - VAT reconciliations. - Maintain fixed assets (depreciation, additions, disposals). - Payroll accounts (PAYE, UIF, SDL). - Tax computations. - Reconcile intercompany loan accounts. - Prepare amortisation schedules for financed assets and lease liabilities. SARS Submissions and Tax: - Reconcile and submit bi-annual and annual EMP501. - Attend to preparation for SARS verifications (Income tax, PAYE, VAT & Provisional tax). - Handle SARS submissions (VAT201, EMP201). Computer literacy should include the following: - Xero & Pastel (is a must) - QuickBooks - Simple Pay - SARS e-filling - Sage Online - Excel