Overview
Accountant Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Title: Accountant
Company: Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Purpose:
Run and maintain the accounting function of various companies in the group for reporting to Finance Manager, within set deadlines given.
Responsibilities:
Run and maintain accounting up to trial balance stage:
- Recording of day-to-day financial transactions
- Monthly supporting schedules to the trial balance
- Loan register maintenance (drawdowns, repayments, interests, etc.)
- Monthly reconciliations: banks, creditors, loans and tax
- Processing Month end and year end journals
Assistance on annual financial audits as required
Preparation of annual income tax calculations for SA
Preparation of tax estimations for provisional tax returns for SA entities (Bi-annually)
Preparation of annual financial statements
Reporting:
- Monthly supporting schedules to the trial balance
- Preparation of quarterly management accounts for individual companies
- Preparation of quarterly documentation requirements for individual companies
Banking:
- Load payments on the banking system
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
- Accounting degree (B. Com/ B. Compt or similar)
- Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles will be advantageous
Minimum Previous Experience:
- Good Accounting knowledge including IFRS and Tax
- Knowledge of relevant IT/Accounting systems
- Previous experience working on Sage X3 will be advantageous
Other Skills:
- Analytical and logical thinking skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good problem-solving and strong communication skills
- Computer skills (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to work both independently as well as within a team
- Deadline driven
- Decision-making ability
- Commercial awareness
Languages
- English (Read, write & speak)
