Accountant at Seriti

Key responsibilities include:

Reconciliations, Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items timeously.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare general ledger journals to ensure timely month-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Support year-end statutory reporting and internal and external audit processes.
• Assist with ad hoc reconciliations and reports as and when required.

Accounts Payable, Receivable and Other Transactions

• Process supplier invoices, ensure proper approvals, approve supplier invoices, and prepare payment batches.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Review and approval of expense claims ensuring compliance with accounting and VAT requirements.
• Process and assist with ad hoc transactions as and when required.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare VAT reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory returns.
• Support compliance with tax regulations and liaise with tax authorities and tax consultants as required.
• Assist with ad hoc tax and compliance tasks as and when required.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support the implementation and optimisation of financial systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation, and efficiency gains within the finance function.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (BCom Accounting or equivalent).
• Completed articles or at least 2–3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of IFRS and local tax legislation.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g. NetSuite) and strong Excel skills.