Accountant

Job Description
A reputable national accounting firm is looking to employ a qualified SAICA / SAIPA Accountant, working half-day.  While the position is remote, you must be based in Cape Town for occasional meetings in the Tygerberg offices. You will be working to assist clients, mostly SME businesses. A good working knowledge of Pastel, Xero and Caseware is essential.

In this role you will be maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, producing financial reports, maintain proper accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the reported financial results and ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

A self-starter, capable of maintaining the requirements of and managing a portfolio of clients would be ideal.

Key responsibilities:

Assisting in the preparation of financial statements

Processing year-end journals

Performing various year-end reconciliations and tax computations

Responsibilities:

Attend to audit queries and liaise with the auditors and ensure finalisation of audit within the relevant deadlines

Assist in preparation for year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors

Maintain an awareness of the legal and regulatory frame work within which the company operate

Requirements
Qualifications:

Completed degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles

Experience:

·         Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a professional services environment

·         Solid understanding of accounting principles and relevant regulations

Skills and Attributes:

·         Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

·         Strong time management and organisational skills

·         Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with integrity

·         Proficient in Pastel, Xero and Caseware.

·         Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Benefits
Work with a well-established national Accounting practice

Remote and half-day

Flexible, half-day work schedule

Collaborative and professional working environment

18 days annual leave, with some of your leave to be taken in obligatory December shutdown

Accountant