Assistant General Ledger Accountant

A leader in the international technology and manufacturing industry is looking to hire an Assistant General Ledger Accountant to join their highly advanced, growing team based in Cape Town.

Your main purpose for the role is for responsibility of the integrity of financial statements through the data processed by accounts payable, the intercompany and the accurate reporting of the month-end figures, provided by the plant controlling. You will also oversee the reporting, monthly intercompany reconciliations, statutory submissions and forecasting of statutory payables.

Your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Liaise with intercompany partners and head office
• Creation of month end payable accruals
• Follow up and investigate intercompany queries and gaps
• Maintain a minimal intercompany ageing
• Prepare VAT calculations and submit the returns on SARS e-filing
• Submit PAYE return on SARS e-filing
• Ensure that the VAT General Ledger account is properly reconciled to the VATSA monthly
• Complete and submit quarterly and semester statistical information to STATSA
• Perform balance sheet and payroll recons and action all points raised during the Balance Sheet review

Your function will also assist the accounting department and the Reporting Manager.

Education Requirements:

• BCom/BCompt in Accounting
• Completed SAIPA Articles

Job Requirements and Skills:

• 2-5 years professional experience
• Strong experience with reconciliations
• Good knowledge with Microsoft Excel
• Analytical thinker
• Results driven
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work well in teams

 
If this sounds like you; please do not hesitate to apply!
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