Open Roles at CLS Human Capital Specialists

JOB ROLE:

• A dynamic financial services company is looking for an experienced Accountant to join their team. The role would entail the responsibilities listed below with special focus on preparing financial statements on the accounting software and Caseware as well as submitting tax returns and dealing with SARS queries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Maintain accurate financial records, including bookkeeping, reconciliations and journal entries
•  Prepare and analyse annual financial statements and reports on Caseware
•  Assist with budget preparation and forecasting
•  Maintain compliance with tax laws and regulations
•  Submit tax returns including Income Tax, VAT and EMP returns and handle tax queries independently
•  Assist with audits and other financial reporting requirements
•  Submit CIPC returns and perform any related CIPC duties
•  Perform any other duties required that could be expected from the position

REQUIREMENTS:

•  Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in an auditing or accounting practice
•  Proficient in tax and experience with solving SARS queries
•  Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Evolution and Sage Accounting) and Microsoft Office
•  Proficiency in Caseware software
•  Strong attention to detail and accuracy
•  Good communication and interpersonal skills
•  Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
•  Degree in Accounting or Finance with completed articles
•  Experience with SARS e-filing submissions and dealing with SARS queries
•  Clear Credit and Criminal checks
•  Validation of Highest Level of Education
•  Valid References

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Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Finances and Administration of a 5 Star Game Lodge situated in Welgevonden Game Reserve, a Game Farm and Lodge, Aviation Business, and some Investment Companies.

The place of work is Monument Park, Pretoria, Gauteng.

The candidate will report directly to the Owner of these entities.

Requirements:

•  An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting
•  Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
•  Prior experience using Pastel Accounting and Payroll software would be preferred

Responsibilities include:

•  Cash flow management
•  Full financial function
•  Budgeting (Would be recommendation)
•  Reporting general business trends
•  Payroll and HR
•  Preparation of management reports
•   Submission of VAT, income tax returns and other statutory returns

Duties will include:

Processing of:  

•  Debtors invoices 
•  Guest invoices
•  Creditors invoices 
•  General ledger entries 
•  Journals (Debtors, Creditors, Inventory & General Ledger)
•  Cashbooks & Reconciliations  
•  Intercompany loan accounts
•  Checking of monthly processing - ensure all data captured is correct before meeting with the Auditor
•  Petty cash 
•  Inventory 
•  Weekly supplier payments
•  Reconciliations of debtors and creditors
•  Monthly directors reporting
•  Stock Control and Inventory Management
•  Reimbursements 
•  Admin & Financial support to Lodge Managers

Payroll: (3 companies with 22 people)

•  Monthly Payroll 
•  Payroll Journals 
•  SARS EMP201 - submissions
•  SARS EMP501 - submissions 
•  Monthly UIF Submissions
•  Payroll support 
•  Employee contracts

NPO's: (2 companies)

•  Payments 
•  Yearly invoices
•  Processing of Financial information

Yearly CIPC submissions (5 companies)

Managing of bank accounts: 

•  Ensure credit cards/fuel cards and other accounts have funds loaded as needed.

Personal Finance of the Owner:

• Assist the business owner with personal tax documentation.
• Handling & Negotiating with Insurance Policies for the related businesses and Personal Insurance of the owner
• Assistance with International Investments and Financial reporting for global tax requirements and investments for the owner's personal tax purposes.