Accountant

Reference: CFA021345-BL-1

Are you a detail‑driven number‑lover who thrives in a fast‑paced environment?

We’re looking for an Accountant who brings accuracy, organisation, and strong communication to the Finance team. If you enjoy working with people as much as you enjoy balancing books, and you’re ready to join a dynamic, supportive environment—this role is for you!

Daily Processing

Prepare multiple cashbooks using Sage Bank Manager

Perform daily bank reconciliations

Allocate debtor receipts & creditor payments

Respond to ad‑hoc Accounting and HR queries

Weekly Processing

Reconcile manual MS Excel attendance registers to Sage ESS leave applications

Fleet Card Maintenance

Order, update, and cancel Wesbank Fleet Fuel cards online

Payroll & Reporting

Process monthly Sage VIP payroll from Excel schedules

Review sales commission forms

Extract and submit EMP201 and load payments

Load monthly payslips and IRP5s on ESS

Create FNB OBE payroll import file

Run monthly UIF declarations (VIP)

Extract CTC reports and reconcile staff loans, medical aid, and pension to Sage

Compliance

Submit Sanlam Pension Fund contributions online

Reconcile Discovery Medical Aid / Vitality statements

Submit Discovery Group Life contributions

Complete and submit IRP5s after interim & annual EMP501 reconciliations

Submit CIPC annual returns & process company changes

Prepare and submit VAT201 and provisional tax IRP6 returns

Extract tax clearance certificates & review notices on e‑Filing

Complete annual COIDA returns

Accounting

Capture cashbooks and process monthly journals & reconciliations

Update asset registers & process depreciation

Review debtors, creditors, and stock reports

Skills & Experience

High accuracy and strong attention to detail

Advanced MS Excel

Experience with SAGE 200 Evolution

IQ and Premier Payroll advantageous

Strong time management & prioritisation

Clear verbal communication

Planning & organising ability

Team‑orientated mindset

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce, or related field

Payroll, accounting, or tax-related certifications advantageous

Previous experience in an accounting role with payroll exposure

Kayla Reddy – ***email_hidden***

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