Tax Accountant at Unique Personnel

Purpose

• Processing, approving, reconciliation and payment of assigned creditors in accordance with the Service Level Agreements and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Key Duties

Approval of Invoices 

• Maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines 
• Check and ensure supplier invoices are loaded accurately 
• Review and approve payments according to set deadlines 
• Approve all FSE rentals each month and prepare payment to supplier

Accounts Payable Management 

• Monitor supplier aging account management including query resolution both internally and externally 
• Mass payment management vs wire payment 
• Manage control assessment tracking system CATS 
• Assist with treasury management 
• Assist with cash flow management and accuracy

External Audit 

• Fulfill the role of contact point for External Auditors by providing information required and assist with completion of the audit. 
• Resolve queries raised by External Auditors to complete audit. 
• Assist with External Audit as contact point, info gathering and prep

Tax and Statutory 

• Assist with calculations and information gathering for completion of all Tax submissions and statutory fillings including information manipulations. 
• Act as secondary back up to Tax specialist for all Tax and Company Secretarial requirements 
• Assist Tax Specialist in all Tax and Statutory filing and calculations. 
• Fixed Asset Management 
• Assist with tax related issues and ensure they are resolved to minimize risk to the company 
• Assist in tax management

Month end closing assistance 

• Assist with month end closing (Full function) to be available to act as back up for Finance Manager.
• Prepare journals for review of Finance Manager of all normal vendors and ensure accurate recording of SG&A. 
• Assit with Monthly Closing 
• Adhoc reporting 
• Cash flow forecasting and comparison 
• Maintenance of SARB register 
• Maintenance of AP Ageing to ensure that there are no overdues

Reporting 

• Assist with monthly reports and management of deadlines and targets  Adhoc reporting to HQ, RHQ and RTC

Inherent Requirements    
Required Experience

• Minimum 6-8 years experience as a Financial Accountant
• Able to work overtime when required, especially during month end

Educational requirements

• Accounting Qualification - Degree

Competencies

• Must be able to solve queries fast
• Excellent communication skills (interact with suppliers)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven and ability to prioritize duties
• Able to multi-task
• Have a "can do" and positive attitude
• Have high degree of financial accuracy
• Must be methodical and show initiative
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be self-motivated and a fast learner
• Must be assertive and a team player