ACCOUNTING CLERK
A vacancy exists in the Pietermaritzburg office of a national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors for an Accounting Clerk to commence duties as soon as possible.
Main Responsibilities
To run the project that they are placed on; which encompasses employee management and project management. They are directly involved in the day to day activities on the accounting assignment and mainly perform execution of the project and reviewing of work of accounting team.
Responsibilities will include:
• Overseeing and reviewing of cashbooks
• Compilation of Annual Financial Statements and management accounts
• Completions of Vat workings and submissions and reconciliations
• Payroll calculations and submissions
• Payroll Reconciliation and submissions of EMP 501 on easy file
• Individual tax computations
• Manage accounting staff and a portfolio of clients
• Review of compilation of Annual Financial Statements
• Preparation and review of income tax calculations for entities
• Completion of audit work and review of audit files
• Assist clients in attending to SARS queries
• Communicate with clients

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience
• B Com degree is an advantage
• At least 2-3 year working experience in an accounting field will be beneficial
• Proficient in Caseware and Pastel
• Basic experience in dealing directly with SARS
• Experienced in working with SARS e-filing and easy filing required
• Valid South African driver’s license
• Own transport
Behavioural Competencies
• Excellent computer skills
• Must pay attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Abe to meet deadlines and be innovative in a highly pressurized environment
• Positive attitude to work and organization
• Punctuality and Attendance at work
• Maintain a professional Appearance and Dress professionally
• General relationships with staff and management
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication