Client Accounting Clerk
Market Related
EE /AA
Cape Town

My client in the audit / accounting field is seeking to employ a Client Accounting Clerk, either with a BCOM or SAIPA qualification and min 2 years relevant experience up to TB or FS.

REQUIREMENTS:

South African;
A recognized accounting qualification – B.Comm or equivalent, or diploma in accounting (minimum NQF level 5);
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounting environment;
Intermediate computer literacy – MS Office Applications and in particular Pastel and Excel;
Ability to adhere to budgets and deadlines;
Ability to work under pressure and work overtime should the need arise;
Good interpersonal and communication skills, as the job entails liaising with clients;
Ability to work independently;
Caseware knowledge would be an advantage;
Ideally candidates should have a Code 8 driver’s license and their own transport.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily liaison with clients;
Prepare and manage (monthly and annual) client portfolios;
Ensure that efficient and effective work standards are implemented and maintained;
Writing up of journals, referencing and completion of working paper files;
Drafting and completion of financial statements to discuss with partners;
Ensure that financial statements, minutes and tax returns are ready for signature by a partner;
All aspects of accounting to balance sheet;
Processing in Pastel, or overseeing processing by processing staff;
Preparing statutory and income tax returns; and
Preparing monthly management accounts.