Accountant

Group Accountant (AGA (SA) / SAIPA Accountant)

Reporting to: Financial Manager

Job Purpose: To manage the accounting and financial reporting function to provide relevant information to the business.

Location: Woodstock, Cape Town

Key Performance Areas:

1. General Ledger to trial balance

• Drive monthly GL processing to TB for all group entities.
• Ensure all entries are accurately captured in the GL within reporting deadlines.
• Ensure preparation & review of all GL reconciliations within reporting deadlines.
• Identify and correct any accounts processing deficiencies.

2. Management accounts

• Assist in preparation of management reporting within reporting deadlines.
• Preparation / review of applicable schedules ancillary to the reports
• Investigate and report back on findings from monthly reporting.

3. Working capital management

• Accounts receivable management (weekly reporting & corrective action)
• Cash flow management (daily reporting, weekly planning & optimisation)

4. VAT

• Ensure timely preparation and review of VAT calculations and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely submission and payment of VAT returns.

5. Income tax

• Assist in Income tax submission including Provisional tax.
• Ensure any income tax queries are resolved.

6. Statutory compliance

• Prepare GL’s, TB’s and supporting schedules for audit and address audit queries.
• Assist in DCA Audit procedures.
• Assist in BEE verification procedures.

7. People management

• Five direct reports:

3 Junior Bookkeepers, 2 Cashbook Clerks

• Manage performance and development of direct reports.

Requirements and Skills

BCOM Accounting or similar qualification

AGA (SA) registered accountant or eligible for registration SAIPA/SAICA registered accountant or eligible for registration 3 years’ experience in an accounting environment Working knowledge of IFRS, ability to apply accounting framework and principles. Working knowledge of Income Tax and VAT legislation Advance competency in MS Excel Experience in Accpac / Pastel Keen attention to detail and high level of accuracy Analytical thinker and problem solver Proactive, responsive and deadline driven

Remuneration Structure:

• A basic salary
• Benefits at the full cost to the Employer.

• Funeral Cover (at the full cost of the employer)
• Life Cover (at the full cost of the Employer)
• Disability Cover (at the full cost of the Employer)
• Medical Cover (at the full cost of the employer, after successful completion of the probation period)
• Subsidized schooling at Nimble Peak Child Edu care (Ages: 3 months – 5 years)

Working Hours:

Mondays – Fridays: 08:00 – 17:00

How do I apply?

Internal Applications: Submit a completed internal application form, an updated Curriculum Vitae and a motivation letter to HR.

External applications: Register a careers profile and apply for the vacancy on https://nimble-group.breezy.hr/

Closing Date: 07 June 2024

NB:

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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This appointment will be made in line with the Nimble Group Employment Equity plan.