Open Opportunities at Digicall

Role Summary

The Accountant is responsible for assisting with the preparation of the monthly management reports, annual consolidated financial statements as well as general corporate accounting issues in order to ensure the integrity of the financial data.

If you are seeking a growth opportunity within a diverse and innovative organisation, then apply for this position!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Senior Certificate or the equivalent NQF Level 4
• Preferred: BCom Degree or equivalent
• SAIPA Articles (completed)

EXPERIENCE

•  SAIPA Articles and 2 years commercial experience
• Pastel evolution experience will be advantageous

RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATIONAL

• Responsible for the full accounting function to trial balance which include, but is not limited to general ledger processing, and all balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Complete the general ledger close off every month, once all journals are processed for the month
• Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Load payments on the banking system.
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns.
• Prepare monthly audit schedules for balance sheet and income statement.
• Explain deviations (comparison of budget to actual results).
• Liaise with operational departments with regards to any variances.
• Preparation of year-end accounts and coordination with external auditors.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, ad hoc & year-end reporting as required by management.
• Preparation of year-end income taxation calculation.
• Preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Analyse business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Compilation of all necessary annual BEE financial schedules.
• Perform all such duties and exercise all such powers in relation to the business of the Company as may from time to time be vested in or assigned to you, despite the fact that such duties and powers may not normally performed by you.

COMPETENCIES

• Examining Information: Analyzes and processes information very effectively when solving problems. Very curious and good at asking probing questions.
• Documenting Facts:  Communicates well in writing, readily understands the logic behind an argument, and will ensure that all the relevant facts are taken into consideration.
• Interpreting Data: Very effective in applying technology and working with numerical data when evaluating problems. Relies heavily on facts and hard, objective data when evaluating problems.
• Providing Insights:  Very quick at getting to the core of a problem. Will improve things and find ways to improve. Likely to trust own intuition.
• Checking Things: Very thorough and even perfectionistic, ensures that things are done properly, delivering high quality work with great attention to detail.
• Interacting with People​: Very lively, talkative and projects enthusiasm. Is focused on interacting and networking with people.
• Following Procedures: Extremely rule following, procedural and risk averse
• Articulating Information:  Presentation oriented, good at explaining things and confident when meeting new people.
• Upholding Standards: Uphold the highest standards and honor agreed commitments. Is discreet and maintains confidentiality.
• Establishing Rapport: Very quickly establish rapport with people. Like making new friends and find making friends easy. Attach importance to and are effective in making a good first impression

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ROLE SUMMARY

Are you passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute your financial expertise to a dynamic team? We're actively seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join our company.

The Bookkeeper is required to complete the full bookkeeping functions from source documentation to trial balance and record the day-to-day financial transactions of the business. These include purchases, sales, receipts and payments. They are responsible for ensuring all transactions are recorded in the correct ledger and computing, classifying and recording numerical data to keep financial records. In addition, the Bookkeeper is also responsible for debtors and creditors related transactions. In debtors, responsibilities include but are not limited to, issuing invoices and locating and notifying customers of delinquent payments by mail or telephone. Further responsibilities include capturing invoices received and analysing the current credit data and creditors statement.

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Senior Certificate (NQF 4) or the equivalent
• Preferred: Diploma in Bookkeeping / B-degree in Accounting

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years working experience within a financial or similar environment.

UNDERSTANDING

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Solid knowledge of accounting up to balance sheet.
• Solid knowledge of financial transaction processes and accounting.
• Knowledge of VAT and employees tax.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Preparing accounts from source documents, i.e. bookkeeping

• Producing Cashbooks
• Producing Journals
• Processing on accrual basis including debtor and creditors.   
• Reconciliation of control accounts, debtors, creditors.
• Conducting payment of VAT 201 return EMP 201 return. 
• Dealing with any possible SARS queries (e.g. penalties and interest raised, unprocessed returns, refunds, tax clearance, etc.)
• Communicating with clients when necessary.
• Ad hoc duties, i.e. accounting projects on request (year-end journals/ audit file preparation).
• Achieving fee target by invoicing clients for all work performed according to agreed budget and fees.
• Perform all such duties and exercise all such powers in relation to the business of the Company as may from time to time be vested in or assigned to you, despite the fact that such duties and powers may not normally performed by you.

Debtors

• Issue all debtors invoices according to invoice specifications and requirements.
• Ensure debtors invoices are within the specified time-line and/or cut-off date.
• Ensure debtors invoices are submitted on time.
• Timely distribution of the monthly debtors’ age analysis.
• Proper maintenance of debtor master file on the financial system.
• Debtors’ recovery – following up on all overdue invoices, documenting correspondence and taking the appropriate action to ensure prompt recovery.
• Analyse credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
• Assist with other administrative and operational tasks as and when required.

Creditors

• Capture all creditor invoices received.
• Manage and follow up on creditor related transactions and documentation.
• Ensure documents are correct for example delivery note, price right according to invoice, receive purchase order – when it gets delivered, delivery note – and invoice.
• Check price is correct according to what was quoted.
• Reconcile statements.
• Request quotations.
• Ensure all data on system is current and correct.

COMPETENCIES

• Checking Things: Very thorough and even perfectionistic, ensures that things are done properly, delivering high quality work with great attention to detail.
• Following Procedures: Extremely rule following, procedural and risk averse.
• Interpreting Data: Very effective in applying technology and working with numerical data when evaluating problems. Relies heavily on facts and hard, objective data when evaluating problems.
• Producing Output: Works at a fast pace, works well when busy and copes well with multi-tasking.
• Documenting Facts: Communicates well in writing, readily understand the logic behind an argument and will ensure that all the relevant facts are taken into consideration.
• Examining Information: Analyses and processes information very effectively when solving problems. Very curios and good at asking probing questions.
• Establishing Rapport: Very quickly establish rapport with people. Like making new friends and find making friends easy. Attach importance to and are effective in making a good first impression.
• Meeting Timescales: Conscientious about meeting deadlines, highly punctual and high unlikely to leave things unfinished.
• Upholding Standards: Uphold the highest standards and honour agreed commitments. Is discreet and maintains confidentiality.
• Providing Insights: Very quick at getting to the core of a problem. Will improve things and find ways to improve. Likely to trust own intuition.

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ROLE SUMMARY 

The Financial Clerk is required to complete the full function from source documentation to trial balance and record the day-to-day financial transactions of the business. These include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. They must ensure that all transactions are recorded in the correct ledger and computing, classifying, and recording numerical data to keep financial records. In addition, the Financial Clerk is responsible for debtors and creditors related transactions. In debtors, responsibilities include but are not limited to, issuing invoices, and locating and notifying customers of delinquent payments by mail or telephone. They will be responsible for capturing invoices received and analyzing the current credit data and creditors statement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Senior Certificate (NQF 4) or the equivalent
• Preferred: Diploma in Accounting or Finance or a related field

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of work experience in a finance or similar environment would be advantageous

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Awareness Of Company Policies and Procedures
• Understand Business Ethics and Values
• Understand Digicall’s Structure and Reporting Lines
• General accounting system knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft office products specifically, MS Excel and MS Word.
• Solid knowledge of accounting up to balance sheet
• Solid knowledge of financial transaction processes and accounting
• Excellent client liaison skills
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of VAT and employees’ tax

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational

• Preparing accounts from source documents

Producing Cashbooks.

Reconciliation of control accounts, debtors, creditors.

• Communicating with clients when necessary.
• Ad hoc duties, i.e. accounting projects on request (year-end journals/ audit file preparation).
• Achieving fee target by invoicing clients for all work performed according to agreed budget and fees.

Debtors

• Issue all debtors invoices according to invoice specifications and requirements.
• Ensure debtors invoices are within the specified time-line and/or cut-off date.
• Ensure debtors invoices are submitted on time.
• Timely distribution of the monthly debtors’ age analysis.
• Proper maintenance of debtor master file on the financial system.
• Debtors’ recovery – following up on all overdue invoices, documenting correspondence and taking the appropriate action to ensure prompt recovery.
• Assist with other administrative and operational tasks as and when required.

Creditors

• Capture all creditor invoices received.
• Manage and follow up on creditor-related transactions and documentation.
• Ensuring documents are correct for example delivery note, price right according to invoice, receive purchase order – when it gets delivered, delivery note – and invoice.
• Check price is correct according to what was quoted.
• Reconcile statements.
• Request quotations.
• Ensure all data on the system is current and correct.

COMPETENCIES

• Examining Information: Analyses and processes information very effectively when solving problems. Very curios and good at asking probing questions.
• Documenting Facts: Communicates well in writing, readily understand the logic behind an argument and will ensure that all the relevant facts are taken into consideration.
• Establishing Rapport: Very quickly establish rapport with people. Like making new friends and find making friends easy. Attach importance to and are effective in making a good first impression.
• Interpreting Data: Very effective in applying technology and working with numerical data when evaluating problems. Relies heavily on facts and hard, objective data when evaluating problems.
• Meeting Timescales: Conscientious about meeting deadlines, highly punctual and high unlikely to leave things unfinished.
• Checking Things: Very thorough and even perfectionistic, ensures that things are done properly, delivering high quality work with great attention to detail.
• Following Procedures: Extremely rule following, procedural and risk averse.
• Showing Composure: Remains calm and does not get anxious before or during important events. Works well under pressure.
• Upholding Standards: Uphold the highest standards and honour agreed commitments. Is discreet and maintains confidentiality.
• Producing Output: Works at a fast pace, works well when busy and copes well with multi-tasking.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

• Manage the annual departmental budget in collaboration with the CEO.
• Responsible for the cost-effective allocation and use of company resources.
• Implement, control, and manage departmental resources and procedures within approved budget guidelines.
• Compile and present budget reports regarding expenditures to keep the CEO appropriately informed of the department’s budget position.

Strategy

• Ensure that the department’s structure and processes contribute to the achievement of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Develop, grow and nurture senior relationships with existing clients as well as prospective clients.

Operational

Business Management:

• Consider strategic opportunities around Payroll consultancy and growing the company’s consultancy business and brand.
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of employees providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
• Manage specific Payroll services and clients directly. 
• Liaise with top management to understand the Nova Business strategy and plan and understand the implications for the department.
• Liaise with the Sales team to drive the closing of new deals.
• Monitor the Sales Pipeline and proactively manage the growth thereof.
• Coordinate plans and activities amongst other Nova departments.
• Secure sufficient resources to execute the departmental business plan.
• Continue monitoring the external business environments for changing needs and forces and develop strategies to address these.
• Ensure all relevant operations policies are in place and complied with.
• To constantly work towards the achievement of departmental goals and targets.
• To establish common standards of practice within the department in line with NOVA group standards and practices.
• To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning the department.
• To provide feedback on all financial, contractual, and other general information of the department.
• To analyse and evaluate, with the department, performance data provided and take appropriate action in response.
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of the client status reports as well as client meetings.

Payroll Consulting:

• Guide and manage the Payroll team to provide a technically accurate and compliant payroll service to clients.
• Handle specific clients and payrolls directly. 
• Develop, maintain and update systems to process payroll account transactions (eg salaries, benefits, deductions, taxes and third party payments).
• Determine payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee income tax and other compensation programs (eg Medical Aid).
• Direct the collection, calculation and entering of payroll data.
• Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages.
• Oversee the processing of payroll changes (eg new hires, terminations and promotions) and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and internal policies.
• Inform clients of any major changes to applicable law and regulations.
• Liaise with Auditors and manage payroll tax audits on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate and liaise with Human Resources (HR) and Accounting teams where applicable.

HR Management 

• Responsible for the management of the Payroll department.
• Oversee the recruitment of resources for the department.
• Responsible for the development and training of direct reports.
• Responsible for the talent management and succession planning of direct reports.
• Initiate disciplinary action for departmental employees that is non-compliant with company objectives/policies and procedures.
• Ensure sound and productive employee relations, good morale, and productive work culture across departments.
• Ensure the company is compliant with all relevant statutory requirements.
• Ensure and enforce the adherence and execution of all company and group key strategic objectives.

COMPETENCIES

• Developing Strategies: Good at developing effective long-term strategies and inspiring visions for the future. Highly likely to take a long-term view.
• Interpreting Data: Very effective in applying technology and working with numerical data when evaluating problems. Relies heavily on facts and hard, objective data when evaluating problems.
• Examining Information: Analyses and processes information very effectively when solving problems. Very curios and good at asking probing questions.
• Documenting Facts: Communicates well in writing, readily understand the logic behind an argument and will ensure that all the relevant facts are taken into consideration.
• Articulating Information: Presentation oriented, good at explaining things and confident when meeting new people.
• Upholding Standards: Uphold the highest standards and honour agreed commitments. Is discreet and maintains confidentiality.
• Following Procedures:  Extremely rule following, procedural and risk averse.
• Making Decisions: Comfortable making quick decisions, prepared to make big decisions and take responsibility. Holds definite opinions on most issues and rarely change their minds.
• Interacting with People: Very lively, talkative and projects enthusiasm. Is focused on interacting and networking with people.
• Directing People: Very likely to take the lead, take control of things and coordinating people.