Accountant

Our client is looking for an Accountant to join their firmREQUIREMENTSMatricBCom Accounting OR Diploma in Financial AccountingKnowledge of Quickbooks, SAGE, or SAP3 to 5 years of experienceDrivers License TAX RESPONSIBILITES REQUIRED BY SARS - FOR ALL TRADING & PROPERTY COMPANIESReconcile VAT ledgers and submit VAT201 returns monthly for all trading and property companiesSubmit EMP201 for payroll taxes monthlySubmit bi-annual EMP501 reconciliationsGenerate IRP5's for distribution to employeesResolve VAT & PAYE queries, upload any documentation requested by SARS for verification AUDIT REVIEW PREPARATION FOR ALL COMPANIESGo through each line item on the balance sheet and ensure there is a supporting 3rd party document to verify each numberGo though each line items on the income statement and ensure the classification and allocation of expenses is accurateEnsure certain line items on the income statement have supporting schedules, ie:  a Bad Debts Schedule, Legal FeesCreate a consolidated import worksheet showing the detail of each import to ensure the values are correctly declared to SARS and the customs VAT declared is accurate.Create a consolidated VAT report, ensuring it balances back to the VAT submissions, the income per the income statement, the bad debts declared and the capex purchases and sales declaredEnsure all interest and penalties incurred from SARS during the year is accounted for with the supporting statement from SARS ACCOUNTINGPROPERTY COMPANIESCapture monthly bank statements, expenses and municipal costsProcess monthly rental and municipal recoveries invoicesMonthly management accountsAssist with provisional tax calculationsLiase with tenants regarding all queries to obtain approval from management TRADING COMPANIESMaintain fixed asset registers, ensure VAT is correctly processed on assets, ensure depreciation is correctly calculated and processedMaintain interest on loan account schedules, ensure correct rate is always used and entries are processed accurately month in the systemMaintain Investment schedules and ensure they are accurately accounted for in the systemEnsure Inventory valuation report is the same as the Trial balance on a monthly basis, check the GRV accrual account is cleared regularly and all stock adjustments are valid and correctly accounted for, investigate any discrepancies in the system between the Inventory module and the general ledger moduleEnsure debtors age analysis balances to general ledger, ensure provision for bad debt calculation is processed on a monthly basis and liase with credit controller on old balancesEnsure cash sales are kept in line with company policiesEnsure creditors age analysis balances to general ledger, ensure all settlement discount is processed accordinglyReconcile PG Bison and Sonae creditor accounts and ensure payments correctly calculated monthlyAssist in the process of clearing of imports.Calculate all import costingsGRV all importsPay all imports and process the profit/loss per import accordingly / Apply for APNS on efilingKeep a separate record of all imports, costings, payments, profit/loss amounts, customs VAT for audit and SARS purposesMaintain and process monthly amortisation schedules accuratelyRequest documentation from relevant financial institutions or suppliers once the asset is paid in fullCompile bi-annual stock take sheets for counting, attend stock takes, and ensure all backups are made, reports are run and relinks are done. Assist with the investigation of any discrepanciesAssist with providing documentation/compiling schedules for any legal requirements/disputesPreparation of Monthly Management accountsPAYROLL / HRRun all salary and wages payrolls and ensure the latest version of payroll is always usedEnsure directors packages are correctly calculated on a monthly basis and balance back to the payroll systemEnsure the payroll system matches the reporting on the general ledger and investigate any discrepanciesResolve all payroll discrepanciesCompile confirmation of Employment lettersObtain tax directives for retrenchmentsObtain income tax numbers for new employeesCompile vehicles calculation letters for reps for SARS for annual personal tax submissionsProcess annual increase, bonuses and monthly incentives accordinglyEnsure all garnishees, provident funds, funeral plans are accounted for, deducted and paid over accurately and timeously each month IT SUPPORTEnsure correct layout setups on EvolutionEnsure latest version updates are arranged and do not affect the staff during working hoursChange layouts and reports in the background per individual user requirementsSetup new and change existing companies in EvolutionInform 3rd party consultants of any telephone/fibre/network issues and assisting in resolving these BANKINGEnsure all bank accounts have sufficient fundsAdd/maintain/delete users, their profiles and access permissionsLoad all bank payments, including importsMaintain creditors, salaries and wages payment foldersLiase with bank re: cancellation of debit orders, current facility enquiries, credit card cancellations/expirationCapturing payments on bank statements daily Salary