Financial Accountant at Talent Network

Overview

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial health of my client, producing financial reports and overseeing a team of accountants and bookkeepers.

Key Duties:

• SARS E-Filing submissions, audits and queries.
• Completing Vat returns and solving Vat queries
• Processing payroll on Pastel Payroll as well as the relevant compliance that goes with payroll
• Injury on Duty as well as the claims process with Dept of Labour.
• SARS EMP201 returns, Employment Tax Incentive (ETI), SARS EMP501 returns, SARS Easyfile,
• Audit review preparation.
• Debt collection, creditor recons, stock control (invoicing & delivery notes), cash flow forecasts.

Software requirements:

• Pastel Partner Accounting
• Pastel Payroll Partner
• SARS Efiling – including EMP201, VAT201, etc.
• Microsoft Office – intermediate level. Must be able to do and have Excel experience with pivot- tables, use V-Lookup & H-Lookup functions.
• Tax knowledge, dividends and Pastel Evolution experience would be preferable.
• Remuneration will be commensurate based on qualification (s) and experience.

Qualification and Experience Requirements:

• Matric/ grade 12 or equivalent
• Bcom Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field
• Bcom Honours Accounting, or CIMA (advantageous)
• SAIPA Qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance role
• Superior mathematical skills;
• Leadership skills and experience in employee management
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal (Business English/ Conversational Afrikaans)
• Broad understanding of business principles and practices
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Leadership abilities to be very beneficial

The position would suit someone that thrives under pressure while maintaining a high standard of work. The work is conducted in a fast-paced environment due to the large volumes dealt with, so it’s important to note that the position is a busy one.