Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Jnr Accountantfor our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for cashbook management, debtors and creditors, balance sheet reconciliations, compliance with statutory taxes, external audits, and payroll duties. You will play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting the leadership team with financial insights.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cashbook Management
- Review bank reconciliations prepared by the junior team.
- Ensure accurate and precise allocation of transactions.
- Assist junior staff in resolving unreconciled transactions.
2. Debtors and Creditors
- Review Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate posting of all invoices.
- Ensure sub-ledgers agree with control accounts.
- Reconcile specific ledger accounts and maintain a healthy debt book.
3. Inter-Company Transactions
- Ensure the accurate recording of inter-company transactions.
4. Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Reconcile control accounts on the Balance Sheet and discuss findings with the Managing Director.
- Identify and correct mispostings.
5. Asset Management
- Maintain the Asset Register, ensuring all purchases are recorded and labeled.
- Reconcile the Asset Register with the general ledger.
- Process monthly depreciation journals.
6. Inventory Management
- Ensure inventory records are accurate and complete.
7. Reporting
- Prepare management reports for key entities.
- Review and analyze reports for exceptions.
- Present management accounts to senior leadership and maintain proper filing.
8. Compliance & Statutory Taxes
- Manage tax compliance across entities, ensuring accurate VAT computations and timely submissions.
- Calculate and submit provisional taxes and annual returns.
9. Staff Management
- Lead the finance team, fostering continuous development and ensuring adherence to work ethics.
- Monitor team performance and set clear objectives.
10. External Audits
- Prepare audit files and assist auditors during the audit process.
- Draft and review annual financial statements.
- Attend audit meetings and ensure timely resolution of audit queries.
11. HR & Payroll
- Review monthly payroll prepared by the Payroll Assistant.
- Ensure timely submission of EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations.
- Ensure COIDA compliance and process monthly salary journals.
Qualifications and Skills:
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Professional qualification (e.g., CA, CPA) preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, with supervisory responsibilities.
Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and statutory tax processes.
Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.