One of our clients, a well established company, seeks to employ an Accountant/ Bookkeeper

The ideal candidate will be required to perform independent reviews, to produce annual financial statements and to complete the accounting function up to trial balance level for a variety of client portfolios.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Gather client information
Prepare annual working paper files
Compile annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SME’s
Perform independent reviews in accordance with ISRE2400 (essential)
Process and reconcile monthly/bi-monthly client transactions and produce management accounts as required
Produce and submit client statutory returns (VAT) and resolve SARS queries
Resolve review queries from Supervisor/Manager/Partner and do final entries as per Partner’s finalisation
Manage individual productivity

Requirements:

Recognised Accounting qualification (Bachelor’s degree)
At least 3 years of experience in an accounting / auditing environment in a similar role (specifically experience in performing independent reviews and compilation of annual financial statements)
Completed SAIPA/SAICA/ SAIBA articles and professional membership is preferred (not essential)
Excellent Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Sage / Xero and Draftworx)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
Driver’s licence (preferred not essential)
Own vehicle (preferred not essential)