Accountant / Independent Reviewer

PKF South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Pretoria is seeking an Accountant / Independent Reviewer. The role involves preparation of financial statements, calculations of Tax Packs, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Candidates should hold a B.Comm Accounting qualification and have 1-2 years of experience in accounting or auditing. This opportunity offers a chance to develop staff and foster a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years post-article experience in an accounting / auditing environment.
• Membership of Professional Body required (e.g., SAIPA / SAICA).
• AGA (SA) qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews on assignments within relevant standards.
• Prepare annual financial statements compliant with IFRS.
• Calculate Tax Packs including Income Tax and deferred tax calculations.

Skills

Recognized B.Comm Accounting / Financial qualification

Membership of Professional Body (e.g. SAIPA / SAICA)

Experience in accounting / auditing environment

Education

B.Comm Accounting / Financial qualification

Job description

PKF Pretoria is looking for an Accountant / Independent Reviewer

Suitable qualifications for the position

• Recognized B.Comm Accounting / Financial qualification.
• Membership of Professional Body (e.g. SAIPA / SAICA).
• AGA (SA)
• 1 - 2 years post-article experience in an accounting / auditing environment.

Responsible as part of the independent review team :

• Staff development and training of assurance staff and non-assurance staff including :
• Planning and scheduling of engagements,
• WIP management,
• Budgeting,
• Client leasing,
• Engagement finalization
• Conducting reviews on the assignments within the scope and requirements of :
• The relevant standard for review engagements,
• Ethical and independence requirements,
• Company Act requirements,
• The PKF Quality Control Policy and Procedures,
• Ensuring all matters are cleared prior to sign off,
• Roll out of key findings to other engagements, including staff training,
• Addressing post issuance findings and facilitating training on key matters.
• Conducting technical research and advising fellow staff on matters relating to review engagements
• Assisting the company in fostering a positive and professional work environment within the company and the audit teams conducive to learning and development.
• Attend such training and CPD courses to enable the employee to remain registered as a SAICA accountant.

Responsibilities as part of the financial statement preparing team will be :

• Preparation of annual financial statements compliant with either IFRS, IFRS – SME’s frameworks
• Assisting clients with cosmetic finalization to annual financial statements where required
• Preparation of monthly accounting and reporting

Responsibilities as part of the tax team will includes :

Calculation of Tax Packs (Income Tax and deferred tax calculations)