Accountant

JOB PURPOSETo maintain the integrity of the financial accounting function to assigned subsidiary in accordance with sound accounting practices, company policy and legislative requirements.JOB FUNCTIONTax- completing monthly VAT returns and VAT reconciliations; preparing SARS tax schedules; completing company income tax returns; assisting with queries; monthly tax accrual journals.Budgets- assisting with budget preparation; uploading of budgets onto ERP system; monthly variance analysis of budget vs actualAccounts- managing of accrual accounting; monthly balance sheet reconciliation; processing of journals; completion of month end accounts and entries; running of reports; analysing of variances; scrutinizing of accounts; reportingAll month end processing is completed by COB on 4th working day of the monthAudits- preparing audit files; assisting auditors (internal and external) with queries; drafting annual financial statements and year-end tax calculationsAudit file with all recons and supporting documentation is prepared by allocated deadline dateAuditors are assisted during the interim & final auditAssist Commercial Manager; checking creditors COD batches and month end batches; assist with general queries and enquiriesRecons on balance sheet accounts and GL recons are completed by the 11th working day of the monthAll control accounts have zero balancesReconciling items are investigated and resolved on a monthly basis and are not older than 3 monthsJournals are signed and filed in batch order on a monthly basis with supporting documentationAll queries and enquiries are responded to within 24 hoursCompany HR and Disciplinary policy is adhered toQUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree (Accounting)3 years related experience.Afrikaans and English language proficiencyCustomer focused, high quality work standards, good communication skills, attention to detail and problem solverDisplays knowledge of accounting principles and relevant financial legislationProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and JDEKnowledge of Caseware software will be advantageous