Accountant Vacancy in Caledon
A well-established accounting practice located in Caledon is seeking to employ an accountant with completed SAIPA/SAICA articles to join their office on a permanent basis.
The accountant will report directly to the partners.
Duties
Perform general accounting tasks, reporting to the partners. 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)
• 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
• Help SAIPA article clerks with technical queries
Requirements
• B Com Accounting or equivalent degree
• 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 clients 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
