My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence in financial management and reporting. They are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their team.
If you are passionate about finance and looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
This role is based in Airport Cirty Cape Town, Northern Suburbs. Key Responsibilities:
Statutory Returns: - Handle CIPC Annual Returns.
- Manage SARS Tax Returns, including:
- VAT-201: Monthly calculation, review, and SARS audits.
- Income Tax Return IT14 & IT14SD: Preparation and submission.
- Provisional Tax IRP6: Calculation and submission.
- Annual Payroll Reconciliation: EMP501, IRP5s, and reconciliation and review of annual financial statements.
- Complete STATS SA Returns.
Operational Duties: - Liaise with third parties regarding legal matters and the review/audit of financial statements.
- Manage relationships with insurance providers regarding assets.
- Coordinate with banks for guarantees and general operational requirements.
- Prepare and review asset sale/purchase agreements.
- Oversee budgets and actuals on an annual and monthly basis.
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies.
- Plan weekly cash flow.
- Review weekly local payments.
- Process foreign payments.
- Review accounting transactions/documents processed by the credit controller.
- Prepare financial statements and management statements and attend to any SARS audits/reviews.
- Conduct monthly reporting and general operational reporting as required.
- Implement and review internal accounting controls.
- Assist with the completion and review of tender documentation.
Local Companies: - Conduct monthly group reporting, including loan accounts, assessed losses, and group investments.
- Review all group company financials before submission to the auditor/reviewer.
- Liaise with third parties for the review/audit of the groups financial statements.
- Assist with group tax planning.
- Provide general operational reporting and assistance as required.
Qualifications and Skills Needed: - Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Completed SAIPA Articles.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.