Assist with the smooth running of the Group by attending to the work assigned below efficiently and ensure that this work is completed correctly and timeously.
Main Responsibilities And Accountabilities
Monthly accounting capture (Pastel Accounting, Sage Pastel, Xero, Pastel Payroll):
- Capturing of supplier invoices, customer invoices and Bank statements
- Ensure accurate bank reconciliations
- Preparation and submitting of VAT201 returns on e-Filing
- Payroll preparation of payslips on Pastel payroll
- Preparation and submitting of EMP201 returns on e-Filing
- Preparation of Management accounts for discussion with owners
- Preparation and submitting of EMP501 returns on Easyfile
- Prepare cashflow and budget
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation journals accurately
- Return of Earnings Calculate and submit on e-Filing
- Letter of Good Standing
- Registration with different tax departments
- Attend to SARS queries and follow up with SARS on various matters
- Loading of clients Trial Balance into CaseWare
- Agreeing balance sheet balances to supporting documents
- VAT201 returns recon to turnover
- Recon of Employee costs as per Ledger to payroll reports
- Preparation of Income Taxation Recon before SARS and Ledger
- Preparation of Fixed Asset Register if not done by the client
- Requesting and reviewing the CIPC and shareholders reports and ensure entity is still registered as in business
- Requesting and reviewing the Tax Clearance Certificate and reporting back to owners reasons why declined or approved
- Drafting of the financial statements
- Completing and balancing of the Tax Computation on the financial statements
- Drafting of Report to Management regarding concerns found
- Communication with owners and bookkeepers
- When issues / problems found being able to review the situation and found the solution quickly
- Assisting with stock counts - and completing audit working papers
- IT12 returns preparation of return on Tax Planner and e-Filing from information requested and received from tax payer
- IT14 returns preparation of return from the signed financial statements on e-Filing
- IT12T preparation of return from the signed financial statements on e-Filing
- Any other assistance to clients need of reconciliations / certificated of turnover for landlords
- Must be computer literate.
- Proficient in Xero Accounting, PaySpace, SimplePay
- To be competent in understanding an entitys reporting requirements and the importance of providing relevant, accurate and complete information in meeting the entitys reporting requirements.
- Communicate clearly and professionally to all levels of Management.
- Must have an understanding of the job requirements.
- Must have a SA drivers license.
- Constantly kept abreast of changes in the industry and able to interpret these changes to the benefit of the firm and clients.
- Accountable, responsible, delivery orientated.
- Able to use professional judgment and be objective.
- Exercise initiative within the boundaries set by the firm.
- Uphold ethics and values and act with integrity at all times.
- Be innovative and adaptable.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Ensure professional and positive attitude at all times.
- Display excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to all levels.
- Self-motivated, driven and determined.
- Ensures attention to detail and quality of output.
- Is methodical, diplomatic, can handle conflict and has good people management skills.
- Work productively and in a challenging environment.
- Team player.
- Work independently.
- Obtained a relevant accounting degree
- Completed SAICA articles with a mid-tier audit and accounting firm
