Job Description

Closing Date 2025/09/14
Reference Number MSA250715-1
Job Title Professional Accountant (Independent Reviewer)
Job Type Permanent
Department Accounting
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Durban
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree
Job Category Accounting
Job Advert Summary
The Professional Accountant (Independent Reviewer) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality accounting and tax services to private clients, entrepreneurs and business owners. The purpose of this role is to support accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and independent assurance engagements. The role requires technical competence, precision and the ability to build strong, lasting client relationships.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Accounting or BCom Honours.
• Completed SAICA/AGA(SA) or SAIPA training contract.
• Registered PA(SA) or AGA(SA).
• Minimum 3 years' post-articles experience, in independent reviews and AFS compilation.

Technical Proficiency

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs
• Sound understanding of accounting up to balance sheet
• Familiar with accounting for listed/unlisted investment portfolios
• Fair knowledge of tax legislation, trust taxation, VAT, and PAYE
• Working knowledge of SARS eFiling and Greatsoft

Behavioural and Personality Traits

• Professional, ethical, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal abilities.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Systematic, organised, and reliable.
• Strong time management and task prioritisation.
• Team player with the ability to manage and guide junior staff.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare accounting records and financial statements for various entities (including trusts, companies, close corporations).
• Compile Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Manage the bookkeeping function, including capturing from source documents.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and cash flow projections.
• Complete financial transaction reconciliations and ensure accuracy of ledgers.

Independent Reviews and Compilations

• Perform Independent Review engagements (ISRE 2400) for various client entities.
• Conduct Compilation engagements (ISRS 4410), with a particular focus on trusts.
• Ensure engagements meet professional and regulatory standards.
• Maintain quality control and complete documentation within required timelines.

Taxation and Compliance

• Perform tax computations for individuals, companies, close corporations, and trusts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and SARS processes.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Respond to and resolve client queries efficiently and professionally.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding their compliance, accounting, and tax matters.
• Attend meetings with clients to review financial statements and tax matters.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Support junior team members with technical guidance and mentoring.
• Oversee and review work performed by junior staff to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments for seamless client service delivery.
• Support firm initiatives including internal projects, training, and knowledge-sharing.

Systems and Technology

• Use and maintain proficiency in:
• CaseWare for financial statement preparation
• Greatsoft for tax administration
• Pastel, SAGE and Xero for accounting
• SARS eFiling for compliance processes.