Accountant

Our client, a dynamic company offering auditing and accounting services and tax and business advice, has an opportunity for an accountant in Stellenbosch.

The position is at a middle management level, reports to the Partner/Director, and requires an applicant with absolute integrity and excellent communication and leadership skills, who will ensure the professional stature of the firm.

The successful candidate will ensure a high level of service delivery standards to clients.

Responsibilities

• Performing and reviewing independent reviews of small and medium-sized private companies and groups.

• Reviewing bookkeeping to trial balance and monthly reconciliations.

• Completion and submission of statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, DWT and IWT).

• Submission of tax returns via e-filing

• Preparation of salary schedules and payslips.

• Preparation and review of financial statements according to IFRS for SMEs Companies/Closed Corporations/Trusts/Individuals.

• Responsible for measuring and implementing financial controls to minimise business risk.

• Calculation of tax liability for Companies/Closed Corporations/Trusts/Individuals.

• Management of statements and accounts.

• Various reconciliations (Debtors and Creditors).

• Stock/Inventory reconciliations.

• SARS related queries.

• Registration of VAT/PAYE and Income Tax

• Payments on behalf of our clients

• Preparation of fees, budgets, and quotations.

• Achieve team, individual budgets, and business performance objectives.

• Formulating professional development and educational plans for junior staff members.

• Bi-annual merit evaluations of trainees.

Required Skills

• Strong MS Office and accounting software skills.

• Good communication and interactive skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Effective team management skills and functioning within a team.

• Effective time management skills.

Required Education

• A SAIPA accredited degree

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles