Accountant – Unique Personnel

Unique Personnel Vacancies – Accountant Jobs

Unique Personnel is currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting duties including financial forecasting, managing trade receivables and payables, cashbook management, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with sales and operations teams to prepare weekly forecasts.
2. Manage trade receivables and oversee local and foreign trade payables.
3. Handle cashbook management, including bank reconciliations and credit card transactions.
4. Manage foreign currency transactions, including payments, receipts, and fluctuations.
5. Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
6. Analyze general ledger variance accounts and adjust costs as needed.
7. Reconcile balance sheet accounts using Blackline software.
8. Prepare special financial reports by analyzing account information and trends.
9. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
10. Support the annual budgeting process and maintain accounting controls.
11. Perform bookkeeping tasks up to the balance sheet level.
12. Manage monthly journals and asset records.
13. Assist with company provisional tax and dividends/tax associates.
14. Prepare annual financial statements and coordinate audits.
15. Submit yearly Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).
16. Manage insurance policies and liaise with external partners for legal compliance.
17. Ensure compliance with South African Revenue Service (SARS) regulations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualification: BCompt/CIMA Management Level
• Experience: At least 3-4 years on Sage Evolution
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work longer hours when necessary
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent reporting skills, especially in Excel
• Good communication skills and time management abilities

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on this challenging role, please submit your application today.