Accountant at Kontak Recruitment

• An established accounting firm servicing a Chinese client base is looking for a highly accurate and detail-oriented Full Function Accountant to join their Johannesburg North team. This role is suited to a hands-on finance professional who can manage the full accounting function, including tax compliance, financial reporting, and audit support, within a structured and deadline-driven environment. The position requires a meticulous individual with strong numerical ability, capable of working independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and client service

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Degree (Completed)
• Completed SAICA articles
• 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting or bookkeeping role
• Experience within construction and/or logistics industries (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Deadline-driven with ability to work under pressure
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Good communication skills (internal and client-facing)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (essential)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with Sage Business Cloud Accounting and Sage Payroll
• Familiarity with SARS eFiling functions
• Experience using Draftworx
• Be willing to work overtime hours as and when needed

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full accounts payable and accounts receivable function
• Inventory and cashbook management
• Maintain and manage general ledger accounts
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register
• Compile monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statement
• Perform tax functions including Income Tax, VAT, and PAYE submissions and payments
• Handle SARS queries and correspondence
• Full bookkeeping up to trial balance (including VAT reconciliations and submissions)
• Prepare IFRS for SMEs financial statements
• Manage and oversee junior bookkeeping staff
• Full payroll function including PAYE reconciliations and submissions
• Manage external audits and resolve audit queries
• Perform company secretarial duties
• Assist with ad-hoc finance tasks and special projects as required