Vacancy: Accountant - Overberg

30 March 2020

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Vacancy: Accountant - Overberg

My client is looking for an Accountant to join their team. It is a busy practice and you will have excellent exposure to various industries. You will perform general accounting tasks, reporting to the partner.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Preparing accounting work relating to annual financial statements.
Examine, analyse, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements (IFRS and IFRS for SME’s)
Performing independent reviews.
Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis.
Preparation of monthly management accounts.
Responsible for more complex pieces of work to be done.
Writing up of more complex accounting records of clients on Pastel.
Assisting in general accounting and payroll related duties for clients.
Liaising directly with clients to source new work for the accounting department.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Ensuring that you meet the minimum billings hours as per the company standards.

Requirements:

B Com Accounting or equivalent degree/diploma
Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles
Strong knowledge of accounting and accounting concepts
Knowledge of Caseware/Draftworx AFS drafting package
Knowledge of VIP Payroll
Knowledge of Pastel accounting software
Ability to meet with client and sell work to be done
Responsible and dedicated to “going the extra mile”
Must demonstrate personal and time management skills in order to ensure deadlines are met
Technical ability (IFRS, Companies Act, International Standards of Auditing, Tax)
Presentable and well-spoken
A meticulous and detailed person
MS Excel and MS Word literacy required
Must be able to work under pressure
Must be self-motivated
Traveling to clients will be expected
Overtime will be required from time to time to meet client deadlines
Excellent Afrikaans & English communication skills

Please send your to AF Consulting.

Closing Date: 8 April 2020

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AF Consulting in Hermanus specialises in human resources, recruitment, labour relations and training in the workplace. Human Resources Consultant, Arina Fyfer, is available to personally assist you in a focused recruitment process when hiring employees. AF Consulting’s HR service packages are tail...

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