1028 Accountant jobs in Sandton

Our client is searching for an Accountant to join their team in Bryanston.

Key performance areas :

Debtors

• Daily and monthly customer invoicing
• Monthly Customer Calculations
• Sending out customer invoices and statements every month, and maintaining the customer control list
• Debt collection
• Customer account reconciliations

Creditors

• Supplier capturing, processing, reconciliation and payment

Bank

• Bank processing and reconciling daily, and closing off at month-end
• Assistance with out-of-pocket expenses, reimbursements and reconciliations

Adhoc

• Management & Employee Buy-in Requests
• Electronic Filing
• Assistance with finance requests for telephone lines, marketing invoicing, and all other finance-related tasks
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register and insurance schedules
• Assistance with the implementation of processes and procedures
• Airtime Allocations
• Ad hoc Finance-related requests from
• Preparing Quotes

Annual

• Assistance in audit file preparation

Management reporting

• General Ledger maintenance
• Assistance with monthly management accounts
• Assistance with balance sheet reconciliations
• Loan Accounts

Payroll

• Assistance with payroll processing and administration
• Assistance with monthly, bbi-annualand annual statutory returns (VAT, EMP, Provisional Tax, Income Tax, Dividends Tax, Employment Equity, IRP5 reconciliations, Workman’s Compensation)
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles
• Two to three years’ post-article experience
• Accounting firm background with experience in all the above key performance indicators, as well as audit experience
• Pastel Partner and Pastel Payroll experience
• Microsoft Office
• Bookkeeping up to the trial balance
• Experience in all SARS statutory requirements, calculations and submissions
• English and Afrikaans(if possible) speaking

Personality :

• Ability to carry out tasks as instructed
• Thorough and meticulous
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to take on a challenge
• Able to manage own time
• Able to work in a group as well as alone with limited supervision
• Not afraid to ask for assistance with difficult tasks
• Analytical
• Planning and organising skills
• Thinking out of the box
• Comfortable with working in a predominantly female environment
• Willing to learn

Own transport required : You must have your own car

SAIPA Articles (Preferably done in a small firm)

Job Description:

1. Monthly Analyses Sales and Cost of Sales:
   • Ensuring that sales and cost of sales transactions are correctly allocated.
2. Monthly Analyses Operating Expenses:
   • Bad Debts
   • Cleaning
   • Commission Paid
   • Consulting Fees
   • Repairs and Maintenance
   • Staff Training
   • Staff Welfare
   • Subscription
   • Telephone and Fax
3. Monthly Analyses Sales and Cost of Sales:
   • Journalising the manufacturing variances and ensuring that the variances as per the income statement / T.B balances with the Weekly / Monthly Production Report.
4. Monthly Analyses and Balancing of Loan Accounts:
   • Preparing loan account schedules.
   • Ensuring that the loan accounts balance in all sets of accounts.
   • Preparing monthly summary of outstanding balances.
5. Month End Schedules for the Instalment Sales:
   • Reconciling loan statements to the balances as per the accounting records.
   • Preparing monthly summary of outstanding balances.
6. Fixed Asset Register:
   • Maintaining the fixed asset register.
   • Maintain fixed asset file.
7. Ensure that the cash books are processed and reconciled on a weekly basis.
8. Ensure that all inventory control accounts balance with stock on hand schedules (Quantities, unit cost and value).
9. Ensure that Debtors are Balanced:
   • Debtors to have received their monthly statements by no later than 2 work days after the last day of the month.
   • Ensure that statements are correct and sent to the correct contact person.
10. All creditors must be reconciled by the 10th of each month.
    • Prepare creditors reconciliations for each creditor (Including NED Fleet Account).
    • Ensure that all variances are recoiled and clearly set out on the creditor’s account.
11. Payroll Accrual Accounts:
    • Prepare monthly payroll journal.
    • Prepare a reconciliation for each of the payroll accrual accounts.
    • Ensure that each payroll accrual account balances to actual outstanding amounts.
12. VAT Reconciliation:
    • Prepare monthly VAT reconciliation.
    • Ensure that accounting records balance with VAT 201 forms.
13. Provision for Taxation:
    • Prepare monthly provision for taxation journal.
    • Prepare monthly provision for taxation schedule.
14. Month End Reporting:
    • Ensure that month end accounting close is performed by the 12th of each month.
    • Prepare monthly management reporting back (Reporting Pack to include the following):
      • Monthly Management Accounts referenced to schedules prepared for month end accounting close of schedules (Fixed Asset register etc.)
      • Budget Report
      • 6 Week Cash Flow forecast.
      • Manufacturing income statement.
      • Minutes of weekly production meeting.
15. Weekly Reporting:
    • Update 6 Week Cash Flow forecast for weekly finance meeting to be held on Tuesday morning of each week.
    • Update weekly manufacturing income statement for the weekly production meeting to be held on Monday morning of each week.
16. SARS and Other Statutory Reports:
    • Ensure that VAT, PAYE and provisional taxation returns are submitted and paid on time.
    • Prepare bi-annual IRP5 reconciliation and ensure that it is submitted on time.
    • Prepare and submit Statistics S.A reports.
    • Prepare any other statutory returns as and when required.

They believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where professionals can excel and contribute to the firm's success.

Company Description:
The law firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services to corporations, financial institutions, and government entities worldwide. With offices in numerous countries across six continents, they combine broad global resources with local knowledge to deliver exceptional legal solutions to their clients.

Key Performance Areas (Not Limited To):

1. Accounts Preparation (Management and Statutory Accounts)
2. Incorporate trial balances and cash books into consolidated accounts on a monthly basis
3. Assist with audit files and attend to audit queries
4. Analysis, Explanation and Interpretation of trends and variances
5. Global budget preparation for support departments in UK and SA

1. BCom Degree
2. 2-3 years operational experience in financial accounting
3. SAIPA Articles (Advantageous)
4. Proficient in pivot tables and V-lookups
5. Must have dealt with multiple currencies
6. Working experience in Excel

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

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Jasmyn Venter
Senior Recruitment Specialist: Chartered Accountants & General Finance

Reference: NFE -JV-1

A leading global law firm is currently seeking dedicated and experienced IMMEDIATELY available Accountants to join their dynamic team. They believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where professionals can excel and contribute to the firm's success.

Company Description:
The law firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services to corporations, financial institutions, and government entities worldwide. With offices in numerous countries across six continents, they combine broad global resources with local knowledge to deliver exceptional legal solutions to their clients.

Key Performance Areas (Not Limited To):

1. Accounts Preparation (Management and Statutory Accounts)
2. Incorporate trial balances and cash books into consolidated accounts on a monthly basis
3. Assist with audit files and attend to audit queries
4. Analysis, Explanation and Interpretation of trends and variances
5. Global budget preparation for support departments in the UK and SA

1. BCom Degree
2. 2-3 years operational experience in financial accounting
3. SAIPA Articles (Advantageous)
4. Proficient in pivot tables and V-lookups
5. Must have dealt with multiple currencies
6. Working experience in Excel

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information contact:
Jasmyn Venter
Senior Recruitment Specialist: Chartered Accountants & General Finance

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Responsibilities and daily Duties will include but not be limited to:

1. Keeping accurate financial records and reconciliations of key accounts
2. Maintaining accurate fixed asset and tax asset registers
3. Preparing and balancing of the bank reconciliations, suppliers and customers
4. Propose and implement financial best practices
5. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
6. Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and laws
7. Support and prepare for the annual financial audit
8. Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management
9. Submission of EMP501 reconciliations

SAIPA (preferred), or Bachelor degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounting

1. 3 Years’ experience as an accountant (articles also counts as experience) as a minimum
2. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Pastel and/or SAGE Accounting
3. Good leadership and communication skills demonstrated on application
4. Own transportation

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1. Ensure reporting is in line with International Financial Reporting Standards and group policies.
2. Produce board packs, monthly management accounts and reports.
3. Produce budgets and rolling forecasts.
4. Assist with submission to group in HFM.
5. Implement improvements to the way we report and improve efficiency.
6. Keep abreast of changes in IFRS, financial regulations and legislation.
7. Respond to group and management queries.
8. Assist with year-end process and auditor queries.
9. Liaise with relevant parties regarding results and variance analysis.
10. Other ad-hoc projects as they arise.

1. Matric (Grade 12)
2. BCom degree or equivalent
3. BCom Honours
4. CA(SA)

1. Completed SAICA Articles
2. Experience in the manufacturing, media or entertainment industry is essential.
3. Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Syspro knowledge is advantageous.

1. High intellect with exceptional financial analysis and data interpretation skills.
2. Strong technical accounting skills.
3. Strong Microsoft Office skills - minimum of Advanced skills for Excel.
4. Internal controls knowledge.
5. Commercial minded with intuitive grasp of business economics and commercial strategy.
6. Rigorous, energetic and proactive.
7. Ability to multi-task/crisis manage and manage tight deadlines.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
9. Ability to work in a Matrix structure.
10. Independent minded with energetic and collaborative disposition.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

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Storm Brits
Recruiter: Finance

Join a reputable motor dealership company dedicated to providing exceptional service and top-quality vehicles to their customers. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, they are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accountant to join their team.

As an Accountant with motor dealership experience, you will play a crucial role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and optimizing financial performance. You will be responsible for overseeing various accounting functions within our dealership, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to the overall success of our business.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to provide accurate and timely reporting to management.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts, monitor performance against budgetary targets, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor expenses, analyze cost drivers, and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Manage inventory accounting processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and tracking of vehicle inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing collections to optimize cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including sales tax, income tax, and other applicable taxes, by preparing accurate tax returns and supporting documentation.
• Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance metrics tracking to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and support external audits, providing documentation, explanations, and assistance as needed to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management, providing financial expertise and support to achieve organizational goals.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting
• Professional Accountant(SA)

• 5 – 7 years working experience in a dealership.
• Proven experience as an Accountant in the motor dealership industry, with a strong understanding of dealership accounting principles and practices.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

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Kate Scheepers
Recruitment Consultant: Finance

This is a full-time on-site role for an Accountant. The Accountant will be responsible for reconciling bank accounts, preparing and sending out client statements/age analyses, collecting funds from debtors, finalising and processing supplier invoices, finalising and processing customer invoices, compiling VAT reporting for filing EU client VAT returns, preparing weekly/monthly supplier payment files, liaising with suppliers and customers regarding invoicing queries, payment queries, etc.

• Knowledge of financial principles and accounting software
• Ability to analyze financial data
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Accounting
• Professional certification (e.g. SAIPA/ACCA) is a plus
• Experience in the international logistics/freight industry and multi-currency accounting is beneficial

Responsible for the tasks outlined above.

Experience in HR Services, Recruitment & Selection is a plus.