Accounting Administrator

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for various financial processing, reporting up to the balance sheet, and all tax and payroll related administration and compliance. You will be the go-to person for all financial, tax and payroll related queries.

Here is what your day-to-day would look like:

• Update financial records
• Update payroll records and running monthly payroll
• Ensure the timely submissions of all tax (VAT, PAYE and Income tax) returns and related payments
• Ensure payment of all operational expenses,
• Reconcile debtors accounts
• Provide data for monthly management reporting
• Update cashflow forecasts
• Ensure compliance to finance related policies

Who you are

You have an eye for detail and is skilled in maintaining accuracy under pressure. You don’t mind working on your own but work well in a team environment. You are eager to learn new skills and build efficiencies into your everyday tasks.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Accounting diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, or related field (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in an accounting role (required)
• Experience using Xero Accounting Software will be highly advantageous
• Experience using online payroll software will be highly advantageous
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Self-motivated and proactive, yet a team player
• Detail-orientated and capable of delivering a high level of accuracy
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English and Afrikaans)

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously looks for opportunities to develop
• Ability to recognise and embrace change
• A client focused and collaborative approach
• Intellectual curiosity

If you are interested, please email your CV to careers@commspace.co.za.