Job Summary
Oversee and process complex accounting transactions across multiple entities
Manage reconciliations, accruals and journals to monthly reporting deadlines
Review monthly management accounts prepared by junior team members
Provide day to day guidance, query resolution, and on the job training for junior finance staff
Review intercompany, loan, customer, supplier and bank reconciliations
Review payment runs, customer invoices, age analyses and supporting forms
Ensure daily liquidity: monitor balances and invest excess cash in money market accounts
Prepare VAT reconciliations and submit final VAT returns
Submit EMP201 returns and ensure timeous settlement
Post salary journals to Xero and maintain ledger accuracy
Calculate tax provisions and allowances, manage tax compliance/audits across entities
File COIDA returns, obtain letters of good standing
File CIPC annual returns and beneficial ownership submissions, maintain share registers/resolutions
Prepare audit working papers, compile AFS inputs, liaise with auditors
Drive process improvements, ensure adherence to policies, procedures and legislation
Provide office liaison support as required
Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5–7 years Accounting experience - SME/NGO/financial services/fund management advantageous
SARS e Filing experience – non-negotiable
Strong proficiency with Xero/Sage/QuickBooks and Intermediate–Advanced Excel
Solid multi entity/group accounting and intercompany reconciliations; consolidation exposure a plus
Confident reviewing juniors’ work and providing coaching
Strong numeracy, literacy, organisation and deadline management
Comfortable preparing audit files and engaging auditors
Knowledge of empowerment/B BBEE structures
Qualification:
BCom in Accounting OR Finance AND any designation – advantageous
Contact Joshua Lawrence on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022764.
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