Financial Accountant

Requirements:

• BCom Financial / Management accounting
• 0 - 2 years post article experience
• SAIPA
• Knowledge of Sage (advantageous)
• IFRS for SMEs, income and VAT tax
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages essential (Word, Excel, email)

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities:
Month-end reporting

• Prepare and post accruals and other month-end journals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly recharges from SA to EU region
• Complete online sales reporting for SA, UK and US
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and cash flow forecasts

Fixed Asset Register

• Manage the fixed asset register, including recording additions and disposals, and calculating depreciation.
• Ensure fixed asset transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with accounting standards.

Tax compliance

• Calculate and reconcile SA VAT (Value Added Tax) for reporting periods, including the preparation and submission of VAT201 returns.
• Prepare and submit EMP201 (Employer Monthly Declaration) to SARS.
• Prepare VAT submissions for France and Netherlands

Payroll

• Prepare payroll journals for month-end reporting.

Credit Card Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations

Suppliers

• Oversee accounting transactions related to raw materials purchase and sales.
• Accurate accounting of all operations-related suppliers
• Matching of supplier accounts
• Capturing expense claims
• Prepare monthly supplier recons
• Coordinate payments and payment process

Balance Sheet

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts for SA and EU entities.
• Complete timely and accurate stock recons for SA and EU entities
• Prepare monthly balance sheets

Audit

• Assist with audit preparation and provide support during audit engagements.