Accounting Manager

Our client a well established Auditing and Accounting firm in Stellenbosch is seeking to employ an Accounting Manager.

Salary R17 500-25 000 per month, depending on qualification and experience

Min Requirements

• 2 years post SAIPA articles (Non Negotiable)

• BAcc, BCom Accounting, BCompt or equivalent degree
• Completed articles with a medium / small firm preferred
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, Excel and Word
• Knowledge of accounting systems (Pastel, Sage, Xero)

• Must be willing to work overtime to meet client deadlines.
• Own transport and a valid drivers license
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good communication skills (English and Afrikaans)



Duties

• Writing up of more complex accounting records of clients on Pastel and Xero
• Review monthly bookkeeping / VAT of SAIPA Trainees
• Reconcile Debtors and Creditors on a monthly basis and provide training for SAIPA Trainees to reconcile Debtors and Creditors
• Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis
• Preparation and Review of management accounts.
• Manage and supervise SAIPA staff to achieve set goals
• Provide daily assistance, guidance and training with regards to bookkeeping, related taxes and SARS submissions to SAIPA Trainees
• Preparing accounting work relating to annual financial statements
• Preparation and Review of financial statements.
• Performing independent reviews.
• Preparation and Review of tax returns.
• Reviewing work done by supervised staff before partner review, where applicable
• Implementation / evaluation of internal controls.
• Client interaction and relations.

• ATTENTION TO DETAIL VERY IMPORTANT!