Job for Junior Accountant in Howick Feb 2024

Job for Junior Accountant in Howick Feb 2024

Junior Accountant Vacancy in Howick 2024

Remuneration: Negotiable depending on experience
Location: Howick
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Junior/Mid

 

Job description

Duties and/ or tasks:

  • Preparation and submission of SARS statutory returns eg EMP 201 and 501, VAT returns
  • Monthly processing of vouchers and bank statements to Quickbooks and Pastel
  • Calculation of PAYE for various clients
  • Preparation of annual financial statements for business entities and trusts (compilation engagements and independent review engagements)
  • More complex tax computations for individuals, trusts and business entities
  • Business consulting eg cash flows, systems analysis and review, factual findings
  • Needs to account for every 15 minutes of the working day in a diary

 

Company Description

The Harvard House Group is an independent financial services group, based in Howick in KwaZulu-Natal, providing a comprehensive range of financial solutions to clients.

Requirements

  • Planning and organising
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word, Pastel and Quickbooks
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Can work within budgets
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, dealing with partners, managers, staff, clients and investment houses, etc.
  • Knowledge of Auditmate software would be an advantage.

 

Personal Skills/Attributes

  • Reliable
  • Must take initiative and take responsibility for own work and can
  • Of sober habits
  • A team player is essential
  • Someone that can work on their own and does not need constant supervision
  • Integrity, confidentiality, professionalism are essential traits.
  • A calm personality that will function in an open plan and multi-cultural office environment i.e. be aware of and considerate to others