Job Description

Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Contracted to Full Time
South Africa
Entry Level

The accountant reports to the Administration and Finance Manager. The purpose of this position is to manage company accounts guaranteeing compliance to all accounting, taxation and legal regulations, in accordance with company standards and procedures.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Veri?es, allocates, posts and reconciles all accounts payable transactions in the ERP system Issues invoices towards clients and to support intercompany transactions Plans and executes payments, manages all cash related activities (e.g. petty cash, cashing/ depositing checks, etc.) and related accounting transactions Monitors, reconciles and ensures correct processing of all bank transactions and fees Supports in tax calculation (corporate, labor, VAT, etc.), preparation of reports and ?ling declaration within stated deadlines Supports in the collection of information and preparation of balance sheet, pro?t and loss statement and other reports Supports in the preparation of special ?nancial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing accounting data Supports the Administration and Finance Manager in researching and interpreting accounting and ?scal policies and regulations Prepares documentation for the periodic audit Supports the Administration and Finance Manager in carrying out tasks, performing o?ice management and secretarial duties Performs daily tasks pertaining to general affairs acting as a contact person with employees, service providers and external agencies and authorities
Technical Skills:
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Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Good knowledge of taxation rules and regulations Good knowledge of business economics Excellent applied knowledge of an ERP system (SAP) Basic knowledge of English
Personal Skills:
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Accountability. Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes. Problem solving. Be analytic. Be frugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality. Resilience and put passion in what you do. Patience, tenacity and hard work allow you to reach your goals and positively respond to challenges. Never give up. Team Play. Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable.
Education and Experience:
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Degree in administration, ?nance, accounting or equivalent experience * Minimum 1 years' experience as an Accountant in a manufacturing company or in a chartered accountant consultancy ?rm