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Our client, a dynamic company offering auditing and accounting services and tax and business advice, has an opportunity for an accountant in Stellenbosch.

The position is at a middle management level, reports to the Partner/Director, and requires an applicant with absolute integrity and excellent communication and leadership skills, who will ensure the professional stature of the firm.

The successful candidate will ensure a high level of service delivery standards to clients.

Responsibilities

• Performing and reviewing independent reviews of small and medium-sized private companies and groups.

• Reviewing bookkeeping to trial balance and monthly reconciliations.

• Completion and submission of statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, DWT and IWT).

• Submission of tax returns via e-filing

• Preparation of salary schedules and payslips.

• Preparation and review of financial statements according to IFRS for SMEs Companies/Closed Corporations/Trusts/Individuals.

• Responsible for measuring and implementing financial controls to minimise business risk.

• Calculation of tax liability for Companies/Closed Corporations/Trusts/Individuals.

• Management of statements and accounts.

• Various reconciliations (Debtors and Creditors).

• Stock/Inventory reconciliations.

• SARS related queries.

• Registration of VAT/PAYE and Income Tax

• Payments on behalf of our clients

• Preparation of fees, budgets, and quotations.

• Achieve team, individual budgets, and business performance objectives.

• Formulating professional development and educational plans for junior staff members.

• Bi-annual merit evaluations of trainees.

• Strong MS Office and accounting software skills.

• Good communication and interactive skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Effective team management skills and functioning within a team.

• Effective time management skills.

• A SAIPA accredited degree

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles

Hire Resolve's client is urgently looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team in Oudtshoorn. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial transactions, preparing financial reports, and performing various accounting tasks.

1. Keeping basic accounting records of clients.
2. Preparation of financial statements.
3. VAT processing for clients on Xero and Sage Accounting.
4. Handling of SAID inquiries and submission of supporting documents as required by SAID.
5. Submission of income tax and VAT returns.
6. Execution of basic accounting procedures.
7. Reconciliation of financial information of clients.
8. Preparation of monthly management statements.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Xero, and Sage Accounting.
• Bilingualism in both Afrikaans and English is advantageous.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the field.
• A completed SAIPA or SAICA clerkship is essential.
• Knowledge of PowerBI, PowerApps, and Microsoft SQL is advantageous.

Salary: Negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary is negotiable.
• Our client offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.
• Apply today by contacting Shaun Ferreira at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• Visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email your CV to:

We will contact suitable candidates telephonically within 3 days. If not suitable, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.

• Prepare monthly dashboard management accounts, month-end audit files, and group reporting packs within set deadlines;
• Ensure compliance with strict deadlines and complex accounting principles;
• Prepare and submit SARS returns, including VAT, PAYE, Provisional Tax, and Income Tax returns;
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS;
• Create budgets and perform budget variance analysis;
• Develop cash flow forecasts;
• Manage and maintain the general ledger;
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all financial activities;
• Calculate taxation and deferred taxation;
• Assist with bi-annual external reviews and annual statutory audits;
• Approve creditors and salary payments via internet banking;
• Handle ad hoc financial requests.

Somerset West – My client, a thriving real estate company, dedicated to excellence in every facet of their operations, is seeking to employ a financial controller / accountant to join their team who will help ensure the continued success of the company's ventures.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Bookkeeping up to Trial Balance
• Managing Creditors and Debtors
• Compiling month end packs
• Handling trust accounts with precision
• Utilizing banking experience to streamline financial transactions
• Preparing and reviewing monthly reconciliations for various departments
• Ensuring timely and accurate VAT submissions
• Conducting Audit reconciliations and preparation
• Experience in cash flow management and budgeting is advantageous
• Property industry experience is desirable
• Handling payroll responsibilities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Managing statutory submissions including EMP201, 501’s WCA and UIF
• Overseeing leave and HR admin tasks

• Post matric accounting qualification
• Saipa Articles will be advantageous
• Knowledge in the following Systems: Xero, PaySpace and Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel skills including experience with formulas
• Highly motivated, detail orientated team player
• Problem solving skills
• Deadline driven mindset

Our client has an opportunity for an Accountant to join their Finance Team.

Requirements

• Prepare and analyse financial statements
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Reconciling accounts
• Assisting with audits
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in accounting software, are key.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank statements to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Record and classify financial transactions in the general ledger, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collection of payments, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Accounts Payable Management :
• Manage accounts payable, including processing invoices, making timely payments, and reconciling vendor statements.
• Budgeting and Forecasting :
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, analyzing variances and providing insights for decision-making.
• Audit Support :
• Provide support to internal and external auditors by gathering documentation, answering queries, and assisting with audit procedures.
• Compliance :
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting regulations, tax laws, and company policies.
• Data Analysis :
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks, providing insights to management.
• Software Proficiency :
• Be proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and other relevant software.
• Communication :
• Communicate financial information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders, including management, employees, and external parties.
• Process Improvement :
• Identify and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting functions.
• Collaborate with other departments and team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Skills and Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP / IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a strong attention to accuracy.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting regulations and tax laws.

We are looking to recruit an Accountant CA (SA) to work within our Group Finance department. The role will be based at the Clicks Group Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Group Finance Manager.

Job Purpose:

To support the deliverables of the Group Financial reporting department by providing accurate, timeous, and relevant financial information to facilitate effective decision-making, analytics, risk and stakeholder management.

Job Objectives:

• Assist with monthly, interim and year-end reporting.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Assist with the Internal Financial Controls quarterly review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Create opportunities for improved efficiencies through creation of new SAC reports, data analytics, monitoring.
• Responsible for the group finance financial control environment including:
• Ensuring that the group financial control matrix is updated with relevant controls and responsible personnel.
• Responsible for the continuous implementation of the relevant financial controls.

• To ensure that financial transactions are controlled and processed timeously.
• To effectively assist with the preparation of the monthly management reporting and support the Financial Manager in overseeing efficiency and effectiveness of the group reporting process.
• Assist the Financial Manager with the statutory annual financial statements of all subsidiaries of the Clicks Group including:
• The planning and allocation of the statutory annual financial statement process.
• Assisting with compiling and drafting of annual financial statements.
• Managing the compilation process on the relevant software.

Requirements

A self-motivated individual who wants to build a career in Finance within a Top 40 listed organisation.

Education:

• Registered CA (SA)

Job-related experience:

• Minimum two years’ relevant Finance and reporting experience, preferably in the Retail industry in a JSE Listed company.
• 1 years’ financial reporting experience.
• SAP experience.
• SAP EPM experience.
• Caseware

Job related knowledge:

• Financial reporting and statutory requirements
• Knowledge of working on different accounting systems
• Sound IFRS knowledge
• Computer literacy on MS Office, SAP and Caseware

Job related Skills:

• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Organisational and planning ability
• Conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Administration
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Writing and Reporting
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising

Looking for Accountant in Boksburg

Company Description

Wada Group is a top slurry pump manufacturer in South Africa, specializing in providing Slurry Pump solutions and offering a wide range of Slurry Pump and spares. With over 200M Rand in slurry pump and spares stocks, Wada Group aims to reduce downtime and save plant costs for its clients.

Requirements:

1. At least 5 years accountant work experience in Manufacturing industry.
2. Strong skill in Pastel Accounting : SAGE Evolution
3. Good at costing and inventory management
4. Age 35 to 40

Responsibilities:

• Provide Monthly and yearly Management reporting to the management.
• Profit Ratio and COS Ratio analysis.
• Staff KPI and commission Calculations.
• Setting up annual and monthly budget with the management.

• Manage internal controls and system (Pastel Evolution)
• Oversee the accounting function of the business which includes Debtors, Creditors, Stock control and Banking/Cash
• Cash Management, periodic cash flows and cash forecasts
• Supervise stock counts
• Perform VAT Recon to find out all VAT variances for the whole year
• Costing calculations for all products purchased and loading of the product cost into the accounting system.
• Checking daily Debtor’s income allocations and Supplier’s payment allocations.
• Stock Adjustment processing.
• Ensure company secretarial submissions are up to date

• Submit Vat Returns VAT201 using SARS efiling.
• Payroll administration using Pastel Payroll, submit EMP201 returns using SARS efiling.
• Calculates and submissions of Workman’s compensation to department of labor and States SA
• Submit EMP501 and IRP5 using easyfile.
• Process Management Accounts
• Submission of provisional tax for the company
• Submissions of company and personal tax returns
• Liaison with SARS on all audit queries

• Finalization of Audit files
• Finalization of Financial Statements using CaseWare and perform audit review.
• Liaison with company auditors
• Ensuring that all necessary documentation is readily available for submission to the client, including COIDA, TCC pin, BBBEE certificate.

Altum Group City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 2 years’ experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organization or from an audit background, ideally with some real estate experience. The ideal candidate will be a professional accountant with a recognized professional qualification, have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organization as a whole.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with client deadlines;
• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for the portfolio, including monthly/quarterly NAVs, the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements (IFRS & FRS102) and ad-hoc investor queries;
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines for monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
• Liaise with the auditors to complete routine audit queries;
• Review periodic bank reconciliations and supporting documentation evidencing transactions;
• Maintain accurate records on Yardi/ NavOne and Caseware/Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting;
• Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns;
• For specific client entities, particularly those which own real estate assets, review/prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and liaise with HMRC as necessary;
• Assist and support the induction, integration, and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and Monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior;
• Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed; and
• Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and
• Ensure time records are up to date at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers;
• Develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company;
• Ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures;
• Monitor your own performance against personal and development targets;
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s professional conduct, quality and ethical standards;
• Identify areas where further training is required and bring these to the attention of the Team’s management;
• Consider regulatory issues at all times and report any concerns to management as appropriate.

Skills & Experience

• Strong financial services experience (2-4 years)
• IT literate and confident when word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous Real Estate accounting experience will be beneficial.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Financial Services and Accounting

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Job Description

About Abbott

Abbott is a globalhealthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Johannesburg Roodepoort Offices, Abbott Place in our Corporate Finance Services (CFS). As Abbott South Africa, we help people live healthier and better lives through our Established Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, Nutrition, and Medical Devices business for more than years. We have approximately 300 employees working across Africa.

As an Accountant, you will perform a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage month-end responsibilities and general accounting.

• Prepare and report periodic reports to Headquarters within stipulated deadlines.

• Monthly inventory reporting including PPV, GIT and reserves.

• Monthly revenue reporting.

• Regularly evaluate and manage all debtors cash allocations and customer held orders.

• Strong focus on delivering timely reconciliations of accounts and investigating and resolving all variances within stipulated timelines.

• Monitor and adjust credit limits regularly in accordance with Abbott Global Credit Policy.

• Acting as a finance partner to the commercial divisions.

• Ensure relevant Basic Operating Procedures are relevant and updated when necessary. Assist with and prepare required reports for internal and external audits.

• Ensure strong internal controls are in place and maintained within the position.

• Performing all task related to internal and external audits within the scope of your responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Tertiary finance / accounting qualification is essential

• CA(SA) or Eligible to register for CA is preferred.

• Previous experience in financial accounting role as well as a strong background in debtors, within the Medical, FMCG OR related.

• Excellent Excel and spreadsheet experience.

• Good communication skills are essential.

• A solid understanding of accounting principles including but not limited to debtors (IFRS9), inventory, and revenue recognition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working as an accountant – preferably in a large organization / multinational. Preferably from a manufacturing industry with experience working with inventory accounting such as exposure reserves, PPV, fixed assets and standard costing. Analytical skills including problem solving.

• Personal motivation and commitment

• Be able to work with a multitude of personalities across all levels of the organization.

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