If you're passionate about numbers and eager to make a difference in the import/export industry, we want to hear from you!Our client is in search of an Accountant to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. Requirements:A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageousMinimum of 5 years working experience in a similar roleUnderstanding of financial softwareStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to manage and guide employees with the financial processes.An understanding of financial statistics and accounting principlesAn understanding of South African financial regulations, tax laws and accounting standardsHave the ability to lead a team.Experience in dealing with foreign currency and exchange rates.Responsibilities:Process supplier invoicesConfirm all relevant source documents.Weekly recon of stock / freight supplier accounts for review to the CEOCompiling the creditors payment list weekly for the CFOEnsure the invoices and credit notes are aligned and captured correctly.Update the excel bank recon sheet daily (Dollar)Capture various bank statements and reconcile daily.Process bank transfers/ deals (FEC)Process foreign outward paymentsVerify/check the freight and delivery costs.Verify supplier &customer costs.Verify any other costs relating to projects.Requesting and checking budgetsCreate journals/sheets for freight/delivery provisions.Creating reversing journals S/sheet / working papersSummarize all relevant details on the customer control sheet.Confirm if all the details on the sheet is correct and complete it without duplications.Submit the documents to the CFO for review.Compile the VAT201 report.Compare the VAT404 with VAT201 reports.Verify transactions.Requesting ISA statementsProcess relevant journalsRecon ISA statements to PastelKeep FAR up to date with any additional assets.Process monthly the depreciation journal to Pastel and reconcile to FAR.File assets invoices for record keeping purposes and upload it to the cloud-based system.Analyze the payroll reports.Reconcile the salary expenses and control the account with working paper.Process the payroll journal to Pastel.Draft new job descriptions/scopes for the finance departmentPosting of new appointmentsLiaise with the recruitment agencies regarding new posts.Be part of the interview panel for new appointmentsOrdering the Friday staff lunchAssisting with year-end audits and working papersTo apply, please send your CV to cindy@personastaff.co.za Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy. VisionPERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.We recruit in the following industries:Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision StaffServices offered:To our clients:-Recruitment of permanent staff at all levelsIn depth staff selectionSalary surveysAdvertising of available positionsComprehensive interviewingScreening of potential candidates according to client’s specificationsReference checks (on possible candidate)ITC checks (on possible candidate)Criminal checks (on possible candidate)More background checks on request.Psychometric testing (additional services)Preparing of Job descriptionsPERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.To possible candidate and job seekers:-Professional resumeRegular correspondenceInterviewing tipsSummary of client informationAssistance to find the perfect job#J-18808-Ljbffr