Senior SQL Database Administrator/ Data Engineer

A reputable professional services firm situated in Klerksdorp, North West wishes to appoint a reliable Senior SQL Database Administrator/ Data Engineer.

Integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset are at the core of how the team works. The business promotes from within wherever possible, opening doors over time. Communication is open, and everyone pulls in the same direction. Ready to apply? Send through your CV and a short introduction.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Analyse operational expenditure against approved departmental budgets, investigate significant deviations with cost centre managers, and present findings with corrective recommendations to the finance manager for review.
• Perform full balance sheet reconciliations covering bank accounts, debtors, creditors, prepayments, accruals, and intercompany loan accounts on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly management accounts including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements with detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods for senior management review and strategic decision-making.

Statutory Compliance & Tax

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist with the preparation of provisional tax computations biannually and the annual income tax return, liaising with external tax practitioners to ensure full compliance with the Income Tax Act and minimising risk of penalties.

Requirements

• A minimum of two to three years of practical accounting experience with exposure to the full accounting cycle in a commercial environment.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail with ability to identify and correct discrepancies in large volumes of financial data.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, or Xero, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, auditors, and colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting VAT returns via eFiling and maintaining knowledge of tax legislation changes.
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting, financial management, or a closely related field from a recognised institution.

Qualifications