Senior / Head of Accountant
UnaFinancial
Cape Town, Western Cape
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, finance roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R40 000 a month (indicative).
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Job description
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting, Reporting & Controls
- Oversee outsourced bookkeeping and review Financial Statements
- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for the MD / Holding company
- Coordinate annual audit with external auditors
- Run internal controls: approval workflows, segregation of duties, fraud checks
Banking & Treasury
- Manage all banking relationships (FNB, Standard Bank, others)
- Monitor daily cash positions and control the liquidity
- Ensure cross-border payments comply with SARB exchange control rules
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee all SA tax: VAT, PAYE/UIF/SDL, Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax
- Review returns before submission (outsourced practitioner does prep)
- Manage tax clearance (SARS TCS PIN), transfer pricing docs
- Ensure NCA/NCR compliance where applicable
- Maintain FICA/AML awareness as a financial services provider
- Handle regulatory inspections, SARS/NCR/CIPC queries, company secretarial filings
Payroll & HR Finance
- Oversee monthly payroll (in-house or outsourced)
- Ensure PAYE/UIF/SDL accuracy and IRP5/IT3 year-end reconciliation
- Handle employment contracts and compensation from a finance angle
Work location: hybrid format, remote work until the office opens
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cape Town, Western Cape
Work Location: In person
Found on Indeed · Posted 1 months ago · Last checked 1 months ago
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