Job Description

MGI Bass Gordon is a mid-tier professional services firm in Cape Town. Our accounting team is growing, and we are in search of a new addition to our team. At MGI Bass Gordon, we aren't afraid to do things differently, our approach is dynamic, entrepreneurial, and very personal. We believe in developing individual potential while offering unique opportunities for professional as well as personal growth and development.


Some of the Accountant's key duties and responsibilities:

Compilations and Independent Reviews in terms of IFRS for SMEs and Accounting Officers' engagements and Trust Compilation Engagements

Prepare budgets for approval by manager or partner before beginning work Capture client financial information on Xero or Caseware Process relevant year-end journal entries Prepare Trial Balance Prepare Tax calculations, tax recons and VAT recons Prepare quality working paper file, which meets the standards of the Firm on Caseware Draft quality annual financial statements by the applicable accounting practice on Caseware

Technical Performance and Financial Performance


Ensure that allocated engagements are completed within the approved budget depending on the issues encountered Ensure that all budget overruns are communicated timeously to the partner or manager Perform a quality compilation, independent review, accounting officers' engagement and Trust engagement Perform a detailed review of the working papers, which meets the standards of the firm

Write-Ups


Prepare budgets for approval by manager or partner before beginning work Capture client financial information on Xero or Caseware Process relevant year-end journal entries Prepare Trial Balance Prepare quality working paper file, which meets the standards of the Firm on Caseware Draft quality annual financial statements on Caseware

Qualifications/Skills/Technical Abilities Required:


SAICA or AGA(SA) qualification (required) Accounting Degree 5 - 10 years experience in the professional services industry (accounting/audit) Have excellent knowledge of IFRS for SMEs Experience in compilations and independent review engagements and drafting of AFS Excellent skills in MS Excel and CaseWare (drafting) Ability to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues Fluent in English both verbally and written Deadline-driven, attention to detail Excellent personal time management Xero experience beneficial but not required

Joining #TEAMBASS you will have access to:

Hybrid & flexible working hours Open-door policy Free external mental health counselling Diverse client and industry exposure A good work-life balance and great culture Fun social events

#TEAMBASS Values

Client-Centric | Trust | Service Excellence | Positive Attitude


Recognising that diversity is key to excellence, we especially encourage members of designated groups to apply.


* Only applicants with the right to work in South Africa will be considered.