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Vacancy: Accountant - Overberg

Vacancy: Accountant - Overberg

AF Consulting

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

Vacancy: Accountant - Overberg

AF Consulting

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