Accounting Manager Assistant - Roodepoort

Role Overview

Support the Accounting Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of a manufacturing, reconditioning and servicing business. Responsibilities cover payroll administration, debtors and creditors oversight, reconciliations, statutory submissions and audit support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll inputs including overtime, subcontractor fees, monthly incentives and amendments on PaySpace.
• Supervise Debtors and Creditors Clerks and ensure timely invoice and payment processing.
• Perform debtor and creditor reconciliations.
• Manage credit control and debt collection activities.
• Prepare and submit SARS eFiling returns, including EMP201 and VAT201.
• Submit Pension Fund returns and reconcile payments for the MEIBC Sick Fund.
• Monitor SARS eFiling profiles and attend to correspondence.
• Prepare statistical returns where required.
• Process and reconcile directors' company-related credit-card expenses.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor queries.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field.
• Five or more years' experience in accounting, bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Experience with payroll processing and statutory submissions.
• Working knowledge of PaySpace payroll software.
• Strong understanding of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, VAT, PAYE and general accounting principles.
• Experience with high-volume accounts and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience with working capital, invoice factoring, audit preparation and external auditors is advantageous.