Internal Auditor

Hands-on from day one, the Internal Auditor will perform detailed bank reconciliations, process and reconcile accounts payable invoices and prepare and submit VAT returns for a professional services firm in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

There is a strong sense of accountability and pride across the team. The company fosters a positive culture where effort and initiative are recognised. You will pick up new skills on the job and be backed to apply them. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Participate in system upgrade and implementation projects by testing financial modules, validating data migration accuracy, and providing user acceptance feedback to the project team to ensure a smooth transition to new systems.
• Automate recurring journal entries, reconciliation templates, and management report generation using advanced Excel functionality and accounting system capabilities to streamline month-end close processes and reduce manual effort.

Statutory Compliance & Tax

• Handle the preparation and submission of PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns to SARS on a monthly basis, ensuring employee tax deductions and employer contributions are correctly calculated, reconciled, and remitted within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns via SARS eFiling within prescribed deadlines, reconciling the VAT control account to the general ledger and maintaining supporting documentation for audit verification and tax authority inspections.

• A bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting, financial management, or a closely related field from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of two to three years of practical accounting experience with exposure to the full accounting cycle in a commercial environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to investigate and resolve complex reconciling items independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, auditors, and colleagues at all levels.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, or Xero, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail with ability to identify and correct discrepancies in large volumes of financial data.