Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client based in the Northern Suburbs is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Diploma in Accounting/HR or relevant degree
• 5 + years payroll processing & accounting experience essential
• Legislation knowledge of the Labour relations, Basic conditions of employment Act, SARS – PAYE etc.
• Sage Pastel & Pastel Payroll
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Intermediate level of experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

• Ad hoc duties
• Monthly processing up to trial balance
• Processing of bank reconciliation
• Preparation and submission VAT201 return
• Adhering to agreed deadlines Assistance provided to Financial Manager as needed
• Support auditors with year-end audits
• Maintains the fixed asset register
• Process bi-weekly and monthly salaries and salary related transactions
• Maintaining employee records (contracts)
• Provide an effective and efficient salary processing administrative service
• Processing payable hours, overtime, commissions, bonuses, tax, PAYE, UIF, EMP201 and EMP501. 
• Continuously review systems and processes to improve efficiency and cost savings
• Staying informed and keeping abreast of company policies, tax legislation and system changes that impact on remuneration and payroll functions
• Ensuring benefits are captured and processed correctly
• Provide a cost-effective payroll administration service compliant with corporate governance and statutory requirements
• Submission of NBCRFI, MIBCO, Old Mutual, Workmen's Compensation, EE etc.
• Facilitates Injury on Duty and Workmen's Comp processes with Local Dept of Labour
• Dealing with all wage/salary queries

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