A leading Accountancy firm based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town (Diep River) is currently looking for an Accountant. Purpose Of The Role To render the full accounting service to a portfolio of clients.
Key Duties And Responsibilities - Supervise and initiate the processing of client information cheques, receipts, sales invoices, and purchase invoices.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- Process and reconcile Petty Cash and cash control accounts.
- Maintain a fixed asset register.
- General journals e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.
- Process journal entries e.g., new instalment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts, etc.
- Reconcile debtors and creditors statements.
- Ensure correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments, and calculate taxation on capital gains/losses.
- Analyse the resulting trial balance for mistakes/deviations and discuss results with the client.
- Conduct analytical review of AFS GP%, Inventory days, Creditors days, Debtors days.
- Produce a draft set of financials.
- Prepare notes to financial statements.
- Identify provisions and contingent liabilities.
- Calculate tax liability for sole proprietors, individuals, close corporations, trusts, small business corporations, and partnerships.
- Reconcile input/output VAT to monthly trial balance.
- Compile and discuss monthly management accounts with the client.
Other Responsibilities - Request information from clients.
- Perform provisional tax calculations.
- Maintain strong client relationships.
- Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Exhibit strong management skills, leadership, and organizational abilities.
- Work independently and manage a portfolio of clients.
- Meet monthly deadlines timeously.
- Possess thorough knowledge of Payroll, VAT, and e-filing.
Academic Qualifications/Experience - A degree in accounting is advantageous.
- Completion of SAICA/AGA/SAIPA is advantageous.
- 2-4 years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Xero, Pastel, and Microsoft Outlook.
Skills - Interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Time management.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license.
Competencies - Strong accounting and taxation knowledge.
- Decisive and accurate.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
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