Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Senior Accountant in South Africa"

Duties and Responsibilities:Able to perform the full accounting functionMaintain forex transactions including the tracking of payments, deliveries and clearing documentationReconciliation of foreign supplier accountsReconcile, maintain and submission of the Waste Management levy (EPR) in conjunction with the senior credit controllerCash book processing and Bank reconciliationsReview of wagesReconcile General ledger control accounts – problem solvingPayments – creditors and cashGeneral admin duties associated with the positionAssistance with the preparation of annual auditAdhere to all deadlines set by managementJob Requirements:Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience and skills:Commerce degree / diploma in Financial Accounting / BookkeepingSAIPA / SAICA articles complete Or 4-5 years’ working experience as a bookkeeper, if no articlesSyspro experience advantageousMS Office SuiteStrong interpersonal skillsStrong administrative skillsGood communication skillsGood time management skillsFriendly yet assertive personalityAbility to work under pressureAttention to detail with a flair for accuracy

Audit and Accounting Firm situated in the East of Pretoria, currently holds a vacancy for a Bookkeeper / Accountant.Our Client, a well established firm of Auditors, Accountants and Tax Practitioners, situated in the East of Pretoria, currently holds a vacancy for a Senior Bookkeeper with experience within a Auditing Firm environment.Suitable person must hold experience relating to the full financial Bookkeeping function within a Audit and Accounting environment.Salary: R20 000 – R30 000 per month.

Senior Fund Accountant with a related Degree and minimum 5 years’ experience in the Asset Administration of local and offshore Portfolios, required for the asset running of the day to day administration of local and offshore portfolios, for an Asset Management Company based in Constantia, Cape Town.Minimum requirements:Tertiary Degree essentialMinimum 5 years’ experience within an Asset Management company essential, dealing specifically with Asset Administration of local and offshore PortfoliosPrevious experience in the Asset running of the day to day administration of local and offshore portfoliosMust be able and willing to work extended hours when requiredSystematic approach and numeric understanding requiredDuties and Responsibilities:Asset running of the day to day administration of local and offshore portfoliosReport to Line Manager, Fund Accounting/Asset Pricing Team and Business Support AnalystEnsure accurate and efficient pricing and review of in house administered portfoliosManagement of the Pricing Department – demonstrate technical and management leadership n the subject of find accountingManagement of all deadlines and deliverables in the end to end process from Trade cycle, corporate events, price scrubbing and other inputs to the dissemination of the finalised NAVMinimising errors through implementing extra controls and optimising processesManage, motivate and mentor fund accounting teamIdentify training and development needsParticipate and collaborate with internal and external teamsDevelop strong and trusted relationships with all stakeholdersRemain up to date with industry and regulatory changesManage issues and risk to resolution for all escalated mattersPerform ad-hoc analysis to investigate queriesOversee and review reporting and key controls – review and sign off fund distributions and underlying FOF distributions monthly, corporate event checks weekly, and reporting quarterly

Academic Qualifications Required:Matric with Accounting at a Higher GradeBCom degree or equivalent degree with Accounting III and taxationCompleted SAIPA articles or SAICA articlesORMore than 6 years of experience in an accounting practiceSkills Required:Interpersonal skillsCommunication skills: Be able to converse in English / Afrikaans / Xhosa (advantageous)Report writing skillsTime ManagementProblem solving skillsOrganisational skillsTraining presentation skillsSupervisory skills: Ability to supervise junior and intermediate accountants and provide leadership.Strong Accounting, Taxation and Auditing knowledgeDecisive and accurateAbility to prioritiseAbility to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environmentRequired Computer Packages:PastelMicrosoft office – Excel and Word, WindowsCaseWareXeroKey Duties and Responsibilities:Supervise and initiating the processing of client information receipts, sales invoices, purchase invoicesPerform bank reconciliationsProcessing and reconciling of Petty Cash and cash control accountsKeeping of a fixed asset registerGeneral journals – e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.Process journal entries e.g., new instalment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts etc.Distinguish between finance and operating leases.Foreign exchange transactionsReconcile debtors and creditors statements.Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments and the calculation of the taxation on capital gains/losses.Analyse the resulting trial balance for mistakes / deviations and be able to discuss the results with the client.Analytical review of AFS – GP%, Inventory days, Creditors days, Debtors daysAbility to record books from insufficient records.Produce a draft set of financials according to generally accepted accounting practice and a working paper file according to the standards per the training file for sole proprietors, close corporations, trusts, partnerships, small business corporations, farmers and Body Corporates.Prepare the notes to financial statementsFormulate accounting policiesIdentifying provisions and contingent liabilitiesCalculate the tax liability for sole proprietors, individuals, close corporations and trusts, small business corporations, farmers, Body corporates and partnerships.Calculate the taxation on lumpsum payments by retirementTax planning – e.g., fringe benefits and allowancesTax avoidance / Non-resident taxSecondary tax on companiesPerform vouching tests during an audit of (Pty) Ltd and Body Corporates to verify completeness, existence, accuracy, valuation, ownership and presentation.Calculation of PAYE/UIF/SDL levies and VAT.Completion of statutory returns e.g., UIF/SDL/PAYE/VAT.Liase with client re payment of the above returns.Reconciliations of input/output VAT to annual financial statements and monthly trial balancesCompiling and discussing with the client of monthly management accounts.Complete a tax return for individuals, close corporations, trusts and body corporates.Recording and identifying short comings in internal controlsIdentifying risks and calculate materialityStatutory checks – member’s certificates, founding statements, association agreements etc.Pre-engagement proceduresAcquisition of member’s interest / shareholdingReview the monthly files of junior to intermediate accountantsCompletion and review of Management representation lettersQualifying the report of an Accounting Officer

Job Requisition DetailsREQ131275Location: Sandton, JohannesburgClosing Date: 14 April 2024Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe MchunuJob FamilyProject, Process and ProductCareer StreamProjectsLeadership PipelineManage Others (MO)Job PurposeTo lead the development and delivery of priority growth initiatives, that will materially increase Consumer Banking revenues. This would be achieved collaboratively with stakeholders and partners from across the Group. The material nature of the initiatives means there will be no more than 2:3 of these growth initiatives in flight at a time.Job Responsibilities:Identify and prioritise material, non:Business:As:Usual, growth initiatives that have the potential to materially increase Consumer Banking revenues. :Use robust analytics and insights in this identification and prioritisation process. :Take an investor or "outside:in" view in identifying and prioritising such initiatives.:Build business cases that show the Net Present Value of proposed initiatives. :Use analyses and benchmarks to derive clear and realistic assumptions and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that drive the value creation in the business case.:Identify, structure and quantify the requirements to deliver each initiative across technology, talent, data etc.:Secure the resources to deliver the initiative across technology, talent, data etc. :Leverage existing technology processes to resource and deliver technology enablers. :Leverage people from across the Group who can dedicate themselves to the priority initiatives. :Secure support from other Group functions as necessary, e.g. for data, marketing, risk and compliance etc.:Build and maintain quality relationships with stakeholders and partners.:Establish the tracking and Management Information to ensure suitable benefits realisation from the initiatives, in partnership with Finance.:Establish the governance required for the initiatives. :Leverage existing Forums where appropriate.:Lead execution of the initiative, including resolving bottlenecks to timeous and quality execution as they arise.:Lead any required change management at all relevant levels of the organisation.:Track and report on associated revenue benefits, in partnership with Finance.:Contribute to the Cluster and Group objectives through the successful delivery of material growth initiatives.Essential Qualification : NQF Level :Degree : B Com or BSc degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce or similarPreferred Qualification:Post:graduate qualification e.g. Chartered Accountant, Masters etc.Minimum Experience Level:5 : 10 years professional experience within a similar role at senior manager levelTechnical / Professional Knowledgestylemargin:top:0.0;margin:bottom:0.0::Strategic planning:Business administration and management:Communication Strategies:Change management:Financial Accounting Principles:Principles of project management:Relevant regulatory knowledge:Client Service ManagementBehavioural Competenciesstylemargin:top:0.0;margin:bottom:0.0::Establishing Strategic Direction:Leading Change:Sharing Responsibility:Driving Execution:Motivating the Sales Organization:Business Savvy::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

Our well known Transport Company client based in Lindbro Park, Sandton, Gauteng has an opportunity for an experienced Accountant.Must have BComm degree, with completed articlesThe age bracket must be between 25 and 30 years old with lots of potential for development and growth for senior positions e.g. Accounting Manager in the future.The salary package is as follows: Basic Salary from R29 034 to around R37 990 depending on experience and qualifications. The car allowance is R13 831 per month, +fuel allowance, + Provident Fund, & Medical Aid fund.The responsibilities of the Accountant will be quite extensive to ensure that the all-round accountancy duties are performed i.e. Preparing and reviewing reconciliations; focus on financial analysis; ensuring that monthly management reports are generated timeously; assist with management accounts, schedules and queries; preparing financial policies and procedures; assist with year-end functions; responsible for handling of individual company accounts and any other ad hoc assignments / projects which will be assigned from Group Financial Executive and Company Secretary.The ideal candidate must have at least a BCom Degree or an equivalent degree / qualification, a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in an accounting environment together with relevant IFRS knowledge and experience.Knowledge Required:Accounting backgroundKnowledge of Accounting PracticesKnowledge of IFRS accounting practices and principlesAuditing practices and principlesAbility to Analyse DataCompany policies and proceduresSkills Required:Supervisory skillsExcellent administrative and organisationalCritical thinking skillsAbility to meet deadlinesCommunication skillsGood Interpersonal skillsExcellent time management skillsAdvanced computer skillsAnalytical skillsAttitude:EthicalIntegrityConfidentialDrive and motivationQuality orientedResults OrientedDeadline drivenAttention to detailAccuracyPro-activeCommittedAbility to work under pressure and long hours when necessary

Bsure Group is looking for a hard working, talented Accountant to join our finance team!Duties & Responsibilities:SARS submissions (VAT, EMP201, Income Tax etc.)Able to recommend accounting treatment;Reviewing of cashbooks, general ledgers, reconciliations;Team management and task prioritisation;Other Skills: Advanced Excel, Xero accounting system, Pastel Evolution/Partner (not essential)Qualities:Comfortable with extended hours when requiredFast learnerAttention to detailAble to lead a small team of bookkeepers and clerksEffective communicatorDesired Experience & Qualifications:Education: Bcom AccountingWork Experience: 5+ years in a fast paced environmentPackage & Remuneration:R25k – R35k per month based on experience.

Minimum Requirements:Bcom Accounting or similar qualificationArticles (advantage not required.)Strong personality who is happy to speak up if they have any financial concerns.3 Years experience in an accountant position.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: Up to R42 000 per month