Accountant

Description:

Responsibilities:

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• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts, monitoring variances, and providing analysis to support decision-making.
  
• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including the timely submission of tax returns and payments.
  
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
  
• General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and investigate discrepancies.
  
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  
• Audit Preparation: Assist in the preparation of internal and external audits, liaising with auditors as required.
  
• Payroll Processing: Coordinate payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
  
• SAGE Accounting: Utilize SAGE Accounting software to manage financial transactions, generate reports, and streamline processes.
  

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Requirements:

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• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts, monitoring variances, and providing analysis to support decision-making.
  
• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including the timely submission of tax returns and payments.
  
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
  
• General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and investigate discrepancies.
  
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  
• Audit Preparation: Assist in the preparation of internal and external audits, liaising with auditors as required.
  
• Payroll Processing: Coordinate payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
  
• SAGE Accounting: Utilize SAGE Accounting software to manage financial transactions, generate reports, and streamline processes.
  

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  
• Completed articles with a recognized accounting firm (SAICA/SAIPA).
  
• 5 years of experience in the logistics industry
  
• Proficiency in SAGE Accounting software.
  
• Advanced Excel skills, i.e. V LOOK UP and Pivot tables
  
• Strong understanding of South African tax regulations and accounting standards.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  

Requirements:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  
• Completed articles with a recognized accounting firm (SAICA/SAIPA).
  
• 5 years of experience in the logistics industry
  
• Proficiency in SAGE Accounting software.
  
• Advanced Excel skills, i.e. V LOOK UP and Pivot tables
  
• Strong understanding of South African tax regulations and accounting standards.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team