Financial Accountant wanted immediately: Salary R25 000 to R30 000 Per Month

Vacancy Details
Employer: Latitude Resource
Position – Financial Accountant

Level – Junior to Senior Level

Experience – 2+ years’ post articles experience in a similar role (SAIPA) 1+ years (SAICA)

Qualification – Degree in Accounting / Finance

Salary – R25k – R30k pm, depending experience + various benefits

Company – Advertising Agency

Sectors – Advertising

Location – Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Growth opportunity for a Financial Accountant with Media Agency experience and 1 to 2 years’ post article experience. The relevant agency and Chase accounting package experience will secure.

Our client is a creative agency of youth engagement specialists. A business born out of a fundamental need for brands to change the way they view and understand young people today in order to build long term commercial success by putting a focus on value creation.

The company boasts a list of large and notable clients and is a values driven business with a unique company culture of autonomy and accountability focused on building individuals that are connected and curious, and creating work that matters.

The agency is hungry and driven, with ambitions to continue to grow and be regarded as the best in their field, locally and internationally.

Role Description

This role is responsible for the full finance function from processing source documents to the trial balance stage with the support of a temporary CFO. It includes full support to Management and Project Managers on an ad hoc basis on all financial matters. There is the opportunity for this role to grow into a Finance Manager or Junior CFO.

Contribute to the continued implementation of the departmental accounting systems, policies, and procedures. Responsible for the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial data, verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source documentation. Maintain complete and proper records of revenue, expenditure, assets, and liabilities, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Key Responsibilities

The accountant will be responsible for the following:

Accounting function including all capturing of source documentation.
Bring accounting books to final trial balance stage.
Reconciliation/Review of accounting records to third party statements (debtors, creditors, bank).
Responsible for debtors and creditors management process.
Assist with Annual Budget process.
Preparation and management of payroll process.
Completion of statutory returns i.e. VAT, EMP, EE, WSP, BEE, etc.
Responsible for tax reporting and submissions.
Liaising with SARS and financial institutions.
Inter-company loan reconciliations.
CIPC document preparation, submission and amendments.
Ensure good governance.
Run weekly meetings with Project Managers.
Assist Management with Project Reporting and support.
Ad hoc tasks as requested from management.

Candidate Profile Description and Requirements

The ideal candidate will be someone who has the following qualifications, experience, and characteristics:

Degree in Accounting / Finance.
Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles.
PA(SA), AGA(SA) or CA(SA) will be a distinct advantage.
2+ SAIPA /1+ SAICA years’ post articles experience in a similar role.
Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Xero Cloud Accounting, Simple Pay, G-suit, Chase, Workbook, Kanban, Magnetic).
Prior Chase experience is a requirement for this role.
Excellent understanding and knowledge of accounting principles.
Excellent attention to detail.
A top achiever.
Well-balanced individual.
Willing to take initiative to deliver results.
Professional communication skills.
Comfortable interacting with external clients and suppliers at the senior level.
Strong Leadership qualities.
Salary

R25k – R30k CTC pm, depending experience.
The client offers various additional benefits e.g. parking, meals, wellness allowance, medical aid, retirement annuity etc.

Apply before Tuesday, September 24, 2019 – 61 Days left
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