Careers

The AGORA Group was established on the principle of providing the very best specialists to our clients. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative team of problem solvers in the business. At AGORA, our aim is to create a working atmosphere where our employees feel valued, motivated, and respected, and where they enjoy what they do.

Administrative

ACCOUNTANT 

Responsibilities:

  • Recording financial transactions: Recording all financial transactions that occur within the company, including sales, purchases, payments, and receipts
  • Managing accounts payable and receivable: Processing invoices, preparing payments, and following up on overdue payments
  • Reconciling accounts: Reconciling bank and credit card statements to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded in the company’s financial records.
  • Preparing of management accounts – cashflow statement
  • Managing/ preparing Loan Accounts
  • Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
  • Tax planning
  • Calculation and completion of statutory returns - e.g., PAYE/UIF/SDL levies and VAT (eFiling).
  • Keeping of a fixed asset register
  • Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments and the calculation of the taxation on capital gains/losses
  • General journals – e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries etc.
  • Generating financial reports: Using financial data to generate reports such as income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements. The responsibility of signing off the financial statements will remain that of the CA
  • Prepare notes to the financial statements
  • Lodging CIPC payments

 

Qualifications/ Capabilities:

  • BCom degree or equivalent degree with accounting 3 and taxation
  • Completed SAIPA/CIMA articles
  • 1+ years of experience in related field after articles
  • Business Banking proficient
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and a good understanding of accounting

principles and software

 

Competence:

  • Strong Accounting and Taxation knowledge (including Tax Law)
  • Decisive and accurate
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment

 

Required Computer Package Experience:

  • Sage (Business 1 Cloud Accounting)
  • Sage Payroll
  • Microsoft office

 



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