Accountant (Financial Statement Drafting)

Bdo South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO South Africa is seeking a meticulous professional to prepare high-quality Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and GRAP, while providing technical support to engagement teams and ensuring timely delivery of client financial reporting.

The role involves managing CaseWare files, reviewing prior-year statements, obtaining trial balances, mapping new accounts and coordinating note disclosures with audit teams.

Qualifications

• Draft Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and GRAP.
• Review prior-year AFS and CaseWare files for accuracy.
• Obtain and review Public Interest Score (PIS) working papers.
• Coordinate note disclosures with audit teams and clients.
• Perform spelling, formatting, and quality reviews before submission.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft Annual Financial Statements in line with relevant standards.
• Provide technical support to engagement teams on financial reporting queries.
• Collaborate with audit teams to gather disclosures and ensure accuracy of notes.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard client information at all times.
• Follow firm procedures for file management and timely delivery.

Skills

Technical accounting

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Job

The primary purpose of this role is to prepare and draft high-quality Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and GRAP, while providing technical support to engagement teams and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of client financial reporting requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Annual Financial Statement Drafting

• Obtain drafting request forms from trainees or managers.
• Obtain and review prior-year signed Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and CaseWare files.
• Confirm that prior-year signed AFS agree to the prior-year CaseWare file.
• Obtain and review Public Interest Score (PIS) working papers.
• Confirm the applicable reporting framework (IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, or GRAP) for the current year.
• Perform roll-forwards of prior-year CaseWare files.
• Create new CaseWare files for new clients or where prior-year files are unavailable.
• Obtain current-year trial balances and verify completeness and accuracy.
• Import trial balances into CaseWare.
• Map new accounts and ensure accurate financial statement presentation.
• Gather note disclosure information from audit teams and clients.
• Assess the reasonableness and completeness of disclosure information.
• Draft Annual Financial Statements in accordance with relevant reporting standards.
• Perform detailed spelling, formatting, and quality reviews before submission.
• Place completed CaseWare files on the server in accordance with firm procedures.
• Submit completed financial statements to managers and trainees while communicating drafting issues and recommendations.
• Follow up on review notes and ensure timely resolution.
• Follow up on outstanding signed AFS and maintain engagement status records.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Assist trainees with CaseWare-related technical issues.
• Provide guidance on working papers and balancing differences.
• Support engagement teams with financial reporting and disclosure queries.
• Contribute to process improvements and standardisation within the drafting function.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard client information at all times.