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EC Recruitment is looking for an Assistant Accountant

Location: South Africa

Job Type: Full-time         

Education:

Diploma/Degree in Accounting. Computer skills: Microsoft Office – Outlook; Excel Advanced, Word. Pastel, Easy file, E-filing, Ideal qualities: Neat and presentable, Able to work independently, Ability to meet strict deadlines, Organized, conscientious, logical, Ability to work quickly and accurately. Ability to work under pressure. Multi-tasking. Ability to work with all levels of management.

Description of tasks:

• Process cashbook, journals etc. on Pastel (9 property companies).
• Calculate and process depreciation, interest on loans etc.
• Maintain spreadsheets relevant to audits, e.g., loan, rent schedules.
• Invoice rentals, utilities and other costs to lessees.
• Check and reconcile ledger accounts, cashbook monthly.
• Check and reconcile debtors and creditors account monthly.
• Audit preparation and liaison with Auditors.
• Understanding and checking of Financial Statements.
• Calculate and complete Vat returns, e-filing.
• Monthly UIF, U-filing, E-filing.
• Provisional tax returns and calculations.
• Income tax returns and calculations.
• Online banking payments. Cashflow forecasts schedules. Bond documentation and collating financing documents. Liaise with banking relationship manager. Ensure Annual Returns done by due dates. Other CIPC lodgements. Maintain minutes and resolutions.
• Draw up leases
• Monitor lease expiry dates. Keep records on properties, title deeds, plans etc. Liaise with Insurance Brokers for annual renewals. Insurance claims.
• Foreign property division – Europe and Africa.
• Assist with incorporation of property companies.
• Set up accounting for new companies on Pastel.
• Liaise with foreign auditors for WHT, VAT, audit etc.
• Set up bank accounts: Process monthly accounts on Pastel (same as SA property companies).
• Invoice rent, utilities.
• Reconcile loan accounts with related parties and holding companies.
• Annual insurance renewals.
• Forecast Cashflow, Balance Sheets and Income Statements.
• Assist with property financing.
• Lease renewals and schedules.
• Online banking payments.
• Process monthly cashbook.
• Foreign exchange conversions.
• Assist with financing of properties and documentation.
• Prepare documentation for Business Plans.

Interested candidates please apply.