Accountant
Role
Accountant
Location
Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
Industry
Accounting
Salary
R32k / month
Our client, an Accounting firm in Northern Suburbs Cape Town, is seeking an Accountant to join their team.
This is a full-time hybrid role (office and home office), with agreed regular office time to engage with other members of the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) team.
Key Responsibilities
Together with the Financial Manager, planning and agreeing year plan for annual financial reporting deadlines.
Providing guidance and advice on all financial accounting, independent review, and audit requirements.
Investigation of queries from staff and clients as to the application of IFRS.
The Financial Reporting and Audit Department provides the following services to internal and external clients:
Ensuring all financial reports, both for sole proprietors, partnerships, close corporations, Trust, and companies are completed within statutory deadlines.
Providing commentaries to the clients to explain the financial statements.
Meeting and communication with clients, both internal and external, to manage routine financial accounting matters.
Deal with any other queries and research on accounting compliance.
Review and/or prepare management reports where required.
Review and/or prepare cash flow forecasts where required.
Time keeping and invoicing clients for work done.
Writing of accountant letters for clients, where required.
Follow-up with clients to ensure Annual Financial Statements are accepted and finalised before annual income tax returns can be filed.
Attending Workshops / Seminars to ensure required CPD points are obtained and that the Financial Reporting team stays up to date with any legislative changes.
Requirements
A degree in Accounting
A related professional qualification and membership of an accounting body (such as SAIPA) is preferred, or could be working towards this.
3-5 years experience in financial accounting and audit
Experience with Draftworx or similar program
Attention to detail
Deadline focused
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
Must be able to work independently under high levels of pressure