Introduction
A major accounting firm based in the Western Cape is looking to fill a posistion for a Accountant.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Supervise and initiating the processing of client information cheques, receipts, sales invoices, purchase invoices
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Processing and reconciling of Petty Cash and cash control accounts
• Keeping of a fixed asset register
• General journals - e.g. depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.
• Process journal entries e.g. new instalment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts etc.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors statements.
• Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments and the calculation of the taxation on capital gains/losses.
• Analyse the resulting trial balance for mistakes / deviations and be able to discuss the results with the client.
• Analytical review of AFS - GP%, Inventory days, Creditors days, Debtors days
• Produce a draft set of financials
• Prepare the notes to financial statements
• Identifying provisions and contingent liabilities
• Calculate the tax liability for sole proprietors, individuals, close corporations and trusts, small business corporations, and partnerships.
• Reconciliations of input/output VAT to monthly trial balance.
• Compiling and discussing with the client of monthly management accounts.
Desired Experience & Qualification
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A good understanding of accounting with at least 3 years experience.
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A degree in accounting will be beneficial
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Basic computer literacy ( Microsoft Office, Pastel, etc)
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Drivers Licence with own transport to be able to go see clients if necessary
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CV must include contactable reference