Accountant

Reference: 10047 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert 

Job Description: 

• Able to support the Financial Manager in various tasks and duties.
• Accounting & Bookkeeping:
  • Full accounting function, including processing financial transactions, maintaining general ledger entries, and reconciling accounts.
  • Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations.
  • Liase with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, including transactions initiated by business units/branches and appointed agents
• Tax and VAT compliance
  • Support the Financial Manager to ensure adherence to tax compliance regulations, including maintaining the organisation’s tax-exempt status
  • Assist the Financial Manager with VAT reconciliations, liasing with external stakeholders to ensure all agent transactions (iro events) are correctly and timeously accounted for
  • Assist the Financial Manager in educating and guiding internal and external stakeholders on specific accounting requirements to maintain compliance
• Grant Funding Management:
  • Assist with the grant funding process, including contract preparation, expense tracking and related documentation.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including funders and auditors, to provide financial records and support for grant audits.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support the Financial Manager in liasing with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, event organisers and the treasurers of various branches and business units
  • Foster clear communication and build trust by explaining financial processes and compliance requirements
• Fiduciary Compliance:
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant fiduciary, tax and financial compliance regulations related to the organisation.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance audits and fiduciary responsibilities
  • Stay up to date with relevant changes in legislation or regulations that may impact fiduciary responsibilities or financial operations.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
• • Assist the Financial Manager in preparing consolidated management reports for the organisation (incorporating various business units, branches and restricted funds)
  • Support the Financial Manager in the preparation of financial presentations as required
  • Support the Financial Manager in respect of budgeting, financial forecasting and variance analysis
  • Process Improvement:
    • Continuously assess and improve accounting and financial processes for efficiency and accuracy.
    • Work closely with the team to streamline workflows and minimise risk
  • Team Support & Collaboration:
    • Act as a key team player in supporting the Financial Manager and other departments with needs or ad hoc projects.
    • Assist with cross-departmental financial communication and problem-solving, offering expertise where needed.
    • Identify gaps within the team or financial processes and take initiative to bridge those gaps.
  • General Support:
    • Provide additional administrative and financial support across departments as needed, helping to ensure the smooth operation of the finance function.
    • Support the Financial Manager with ad hoc projects, audits and board meeting preparations

Qualifications: 

• Strong expertise in accounting – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting as minimum
• Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in accounting
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance, particularly VAT
• Experience working with agent/principal accounting relationships will be highly advantageous
• Experience in fiduciary compliance related to Grant Funding will be advantageous
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organised and process-driven with a keen eye for detail
• Willing to assist with other financial and administrative tasks as needed.
• Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders with limited financial knowledge
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as a self-starter
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to ethical financial practices and organisational values

How to Apply: 

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful. 

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