Company Accountant - Johannesburg at Unique Personnel

Job Description    

Roles:

• The Company Accountant will be responsible for carrying out financial accounting tasks and overseeing the Bookkeepers, Debtors, Creditors,  Payroll and Costing departments

Responsibilities and Authority

• Monthly management accounts preparation and reporting
• Processes Management journal
• Monthly VAT Reconciliation and Submission
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies – Cost Accountant reviews
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions
• Stock Management (Financial Reconciliations)
• Review and Authorise Debtors and Creditors and prepare financial Reconciliations
• Review Weekley and month end Payments
• Communication with Auditors
• Communication with SARS and other Statutory bodies.
• Ensure monthly reporting deadlines are met.
• Fixed Assets control (Financial)
• Any ad-hoc duties which are assigned.

Inherent Requirements    
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BCom Accounting, or higher qualification
• Minimum 3 years experience as an Accountant, audit background an advantage
• Financial Accounting experience essential
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and IFRS
• Experience with accounting software, Sage X3 and CaseWare
• Computer literacy, MS Excel, essential
• Excellent analytical skills
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines