Job Description

Our client, a large mid-tier accounting firm is seeking an External Auditor to join their team. The purpose of this role is independent reviews of companies that do not require audits. Compilation of financial statements of companies and close corporations as well as related entities (personal, trusts, etc.)
Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha
Job type: On-site - Permanent
Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather client information.
• Draft financial statements and provide accounting assistance where necessary.
• Prepare working paper files.
• Resolve/review queries.
• Provide accounting assistance and pass adjusting entries to bring accounting records to a level where financial statements can be prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting framework.
• Process and reconcile annual transactions from source documents.
• Calculate and account for income tax and deferred tax.
• Prepare tax computations for individuals, trusts, close corporations, and companies.
• Preparation of budget.
• Liaising and dealing with Clients regards their expectations and requirements.
• Assess the needs of new clients.

Minimum Requirements

• Recognized B.Com Accounting / Financial qualification.
• Membership of Professional Body (e.g. SAIPA / SAICA).
• 1 - 2 years post-article experience in an accounting/auditing environment.
• Experience in performing independent reviews.
• Proficiency in MS Office with good working knowledge of Excel and Pastel.
• Caseware proficiency essential
• Drafting of financial statements in Caseview.
• Proficient in the application of IFRS for SME.
• Experienced in preparation of Company, Close Corporations, Trusts, Sole Proprietors, and personal financial statements.
• Proficient in providing accounting assistance and passing adjusting journal entries to take accounting records to financial statement level.
• Proficient in calculating tax (including deferred tax) for companies, close corporations, trusts, sole proprietors, and personal financial statements.
• Ability to operate independently with limited technical guidance.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Numerically minded
• Excellent communication

If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
Skills
Accounting Communication Numeracy
Industries
Accounting