Financial Accountant at Believe Resourcing Group

About the Role:

As an Accountant and Costing Specialist with mid-level experience, your role involves managing and overseeing financial transactions within the construction/engineering sector. Responsibilities include recording, summarising, and reporting project-related financial activities, preparing accurate financial statements, maintaining detailed project cost records, and analysing financial data to support decision-making. Your role is crucial in evaluating project profitability, cost management, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and project finance regulations. You will provide clear and accurate financial insights to stakeholders and management, contributing to informed decision-making within the organisation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• Proven experience in performing full accounting functions and financial reporting;
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations;
• Experience with tax calculations, VAT, and corporate income tax;
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel;
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively;
• Familiarity with SARS e-filing and tax administration processes;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with stakeholders and SARS.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Perform full accounting functions from source documents to trial balance;
• Prepare and process monthly journals, including salary, depreciation, and interest on loan accounts;
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain accurate financial records;
• Process cash book transactions and perform reconciliations;
• Reconcile and manage debtors and creditors control accounts;
• Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records;
• Calculate and prepare monthly VAT calculations and reconciliations;
• Generate monthly intercompany invoices and assist in management reporting;
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and support audit processes;
• Calculate corporate income tax and handle SARS e-filing submissions and queries;
• Manage HP loans, including tracking and reporting on costs by projects;
• File annual returns and handle EMP501, EMP201, and IT14 tax returns;
• Perform administrative duties related to accounting and financial tasks.