Country South Africa Location South Africa Workplace location CAPE TOWN-TYGER VALLEY CHAMBERS 2(ZAF) Domain Finance Type of contract Fixed term position Duration unit Months Experience Minimum 6 years Candidate Profile BCom Accounting or equivalent
5-8 years’ experience in an accountant roleCompleted SAIPA/SAICA/ACCA articles in a well-recognised firmProven work experience as a financial accountant or similar roleIn depth understanding of business bookkeeping proceduresSolid knowledge of accounting regulationsExcellent math skills with attention to detailsTime management abilities Confidentiality Activities Accounting: ensure the compliance with contractual, legal, and group accounting norms and procedures, monitor any deviation and take appropriate actionsPost entries using the accounting in house software. Ensure proper recording of operations in general (P&L, BS) and auxiliary (vendors, customers’ accounts).Ensure accurate and timely closure of the accounts on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statements (balance sheet and income statements). Responsible for preparation of quarterly group reporting.Responsible for the preparation of statutory books. Liaise with local auditors for statutory audits.Tax: Manage tax payment and tax reporting. Comply with tax filing requirements by studying regulations, adhering to requirements, advising management on required actions, calculating monthly and quarterly estimated tax payments, assembling data for quarterly and annual tax filing.Liaise with the tax compliance third party and the ministry of finance/tax authorities for all the tax related topicsResponsible for the preparation of the corporate tax return in close cooperation with Group Tax.Treasury: responsible for day-to-day cash and liquidity management in close cooperation with both subsidiary and group treasury department. Ensure sufficient funds are available to cover operational and capital investment needs.Prepare bank reconciliations Proceed with payment to vendors from different bank accountsRespond to financial inquiries by gathering, analysing, summarizing, and interpreting data Other or ad-hoc tasks requested by the hierarchy.

ACTIVITIES / HSE ASPECTS

Comply with HSE policies,Actively participate and contribute to affiliate and company HSE objectives,Participates to HSE trainings and simulated exercises when required,Communicates to HSE dept. all situations of risks, accidents, near-accidents in the company;   Context & Environment Regular interaction with a number of divisions/departments Interaction with internal & external parties; staff, vendors, etc.Maintain vigilant respect of local laws and regulations. Work in accordance with COMPANY’s rules, procedures & policies