Accountant

The Recruitment People; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment People is seeking an Accountant for our Centurion-based accounting practice. The role focuses on maintaining precise books, preparing and analysing financial statements, and supporting management accounts and working papers.

The successful candidate will manage tax compliance, liaise with SARS and assist with audits, company secretarial duties, and client communications. SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles completed and 3 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles.
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience in an auditing or accounting practice.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements and taxation.
• Proficiency in tax and experience with SARS queries.
• Proficiency in Sage Evolution and Sage Accounting and Caseware or Draftworx.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, journals and general ledger processing.
• Prepare, review and analyse annual financial statements and reports using relevant software.
• Prepare management accounts, financial schedules and supporting working papers.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Maintain compliance with tax laws and regulations and prepare tax returns.
• Handle SARS-related matters and assist with audit-related requests and other financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance with completed articles (SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage Evolution

Sage Accounting

Caseware

Draftworx

Microsoft Office

Job description

Centurion based Accounting practice seeks Accountant.

Centurion based Accounting practice seeks Accountant.

Responsiblities will include but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, journals and general ledger processing.
• Prepare, review and analyse annual financial statements and financial reports using Draftworx and relevant accounting software.
• Prepare management accounts, financial schedules and supporting working papers where required.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Maintain compliance with tax laws and regulations
• Prepare and submit tax returns, including income tax, VAT and EMP returns, accurately andwithin prescribed deadlines.
• Handle SARS-related matters independently, including correspondence, requests for information,payment suspension applications and dispute submissions.
• Assist with individual income tax return queries, submissions and disputes with SARS.
• Monitor client tax compliance and identify potential risks, deadlines and outstanding submissions.
• Assist with audit-related requests and other financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit CIPC annual returns and attend to related company-secretarial and compliance duties.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with clients, SARS, CIPC and other relevant stakeholders.
• Perform any other reasonable duties consistent with the responsibilities and level of the position.

Minimum requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with completed articles (preferably SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA)
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in an auditing or accounting practice
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements and taxation
• Proficient in tax and experience with solving SARS queries
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Evolution and Sage Accounting) and Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Caseware or Draftworx software