Bookkeeper / Accountant – PTA003832/JB

Be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of multiple group companies, ensuring accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, timely reporting, and efficient financial operations. This role offers exposure to a wide range of accounting, taxation, and financial reporting functions within a growing financial services group.

A key summary of the role is outlined below.  A more comprehensive job specification with full details is available after initial contact and a successful CV review.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations

• Process daily supplier and creditor payments.
• Create and maintain banking beneficiaries.
• Load daily and ad hoc payments across allocated companies.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with treasury administration and cash management.

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Process monthly accounting transactions for allocated entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare VAT calculations and reconciliations.
• Assist with billing processes and debtor statements.
• Prepare information for month-end reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Support the annual external audit process by preparing schedules and resolving audit queries.

1. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Prepare provisional tax calculations.
• Manage SARS eFiling administration.
• Resolve SARS queries, disputes and registrations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation.

1. Cash Flow & Treasury Support

• Assist with cash flow management.
• Monitor intercompany funding requirements.
• Assist with banking administration.

1. Financial Planning & Business Support

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Support financial modelling and analysis.
• Assist with financial reports for management.
• Support new business initiatives and finance projects.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or related field.

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting or post articles
• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Experience with VAT and provisional tax.
• Experience with accounting software (Xero, Sage Evolution).

Salary

• The proposed salary for the role is R20k – R32k per month – the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.