FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape

R45k to R55k Per Month (Negotiable based on qualification and years of relevant experience)

Our client, a reputable Marketing and Media company, is seeking a numerically strong and technically sound Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team of finance professionals.

The ideal candidate is a highly organised problem-solver with excellent time-management skills and a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. You are analytical by nature and thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and innovative environment.

You are a natural leader with a strong sense of urgency when it comes to meeting deadlines, and you are equally comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

This role reports to the Financial Manager and offers opportunity for further development and career growth within the organisation.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To manage and maintain accurate company records up to trial balance and to assist with the monthly Management Reports as well as all VAT related duties for the Group. Further to this, provide support to the Finance Manager and the team with regards to audits and other accounting functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• SAIPA or CIMA completed articles is advantageous
• Matric/Grade 12 with Maths and Accounting
• Minimum 2-3 years post articles experience gained within a relevant financial accounting role or similar position ideally gained within the media, digital, fintech, consulting
• Experience working with intercompany transactions
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Income tax and VAT Laws knowledge advantageous
• Proficient with Excel (pivot tables, V-LOOKUP’s, etc.)
• Proficient with MS Office

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Function:

• Reconciling submitted EMP 201's, 501's to payroll 12m report
• Correct processing of staff related expenses - loans, repayments, deductions
• Accurate and complete processing of all applicable recharges
• Processing of monthly fixed re-occurring invoicing and journals – ie Management fee

charges, bonus provision

• Manage intercompany debtors and creditors - offset and balancing intercompany

loans monthly

Payments:

• Loading and verifying of bi-weekly payment run whilst following the Company process

for payment authorization

• Ensure salary payments are successfully made - Standard Bank Business Online
• Credit card payment process from start to completion
• Treasury function - managing cashflow need between accounts and Call account to

maximise interest receivable

Commissions:

• Accurate timeous completion, sign off and distribution of commissions for payroll

SARS:

• Submitting EMP 201's
• Calculating VAT and submitting VAT 201’s
• Supporting in the EMP 501 submissions with the HR department
• Dividend tax submissions to submit and pay timeously.

Reporting:

• Timeous communication of appropriate Business Unit and addressing of queries
• Accurate timeous completion, sign off and distribution monthly compilation pack

Audit:

• Assisting and managing of the compilation of the audit files
• Managing the audit process throughout ito queries and samples, supported by the FM
• Knowing and understanding the accounting policies we apply.

To apply for this role, please email updated and detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers: nspamers@elev8recruitment.co.za

Contact information

Nicole Spamers