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