Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Perform all assigned work accurately, within budgeted hours, and by set deadlines.
• Prepare working papers and reconciliations to support financial statements and special projects.
• Compile financial statements from trial balances and supporting documentation.
• Ensure financial statements adhere to applicable standards (e.g., IFRS for SMEs) and regulatory requirements.
• Draft financial statements using approved software or Excel, in accordance with internal SOPs.
• Complete provisional tax calculations for all group entities.
• Maintain and update dividend tax registers on an annual basis.
• Prepare documentation for company tax returns and review submissions before filing.
• Complete IT14SD returns using data from verified working papers.
• Review financial statements and working papers for completeness and compliance.
• Monitor monthly management accounts to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare cash flow statements, budgets, and management accounts for financial institutions when required.
• Manage SARS income tax audits as necessary.

Business Structures & Compliance

• Assist in implementing business structures, including aspects of tax, compliance, reporting, and estate planning.
• Ensure CPD hours are current for qualified accounting staff.
• Apply detailed knowledge of SAIPA logbook and trainee development.
• Contribute to achieving a 95% productivity target for non-administrative staff.

Process Improvement

• Develop and enhance accounting procedures to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across processes.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Manage a portfolio of medium-sized clients, delivering high-quality service and support.
• Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to fulfill all auditing responsibilities.
• Communicate regularly with bookkeepers to ensure alignment and data accuracy.

Training & Development

• Train and mentor accounting trainees in accordance with the Company’s training standards and SAIPA logbook requirements.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards, including IFRS for SMEs.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and tax calculations for a wide range of entity types, including:
  • Partnerships, farming operations, sole proprietors, companies, close corporations, estates, individuals, trusts, and schools.
• Relevant accounting degree and a SAIPA or equivalent professional qualification are required.