Job Description

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Job Advert Summary

We are looking for a

Professional Accountant

to join our

SME Division

. If you have a passion for independent reviews and taxes, set high standards in regard to the quality of your work, are technically competent in your field and have great interpersonal and communication skills, please send us your application.



This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has recently completed their articles and is looking to gain additional experience before taking the next step in their career.

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Minimum Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax legislation, and other relevant acts and standards Good understanding of the taxation of companies and trusts Proficiency in preparing IFRS for SMEs annual financial statements Experience in conducting and understanding independent review engagements (ISRE 2400) Proficiency in conducting and understanding compilation engagements for trusts (ISRS 4410) Microsoft Office Caseware Greatsoft Xero

Minimum level of Education/ Qualifications and experience required:

BCom Degree or Honours (Accounting or Financial Accountant) SAIPA/SAICA Training Contract completed PA(SA) / AGA(SA) designation or eligibile to register 0 - 2 post-articles experience

Personal Qualities

Set high standards in regards to quality of work Strong sense of integrity Able to work independently Demonstrates strong work ethic Organised, systematic, and reliable
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Duties and Responsibilities

Main Purpose of Position:

The primary focus will be to independently complete assignments, including but not limited to independent reviews and submission of tax returns.

Position Overview:

Full independent reviews (including compilation of annual financial statement of companies function from planning to finalisation; taxation, statutory functions, and client relations.) Liaise with managers to ensure assignments are properly planned. Compiling budgets and communicating budgets to the manager. Proactively arrange planning meetings, ensure that you understand client service objectives, risk areas, the client's business, relevant deliverables, and deadlines. Be familiar with relevant legislation applicable to each assignment. Complete sections of the assignment within set deadlines at the required standard. Prepare report points to be included in the final management letter, prepare the management letter, as well as external and internal risk management documentation. Ensure all queries have been adequately cleared. Provide detailed feedback to managers on actual time spent versus budget and reasons for overruns. * Wrap up the files within set deadlines.