About the job 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.
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