Accountant / Independent Reviewer

PKF Durban; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African accounting firm is seeking an Accountant / Independent Reviewer in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will hold a B.Comm Accounting and have 1-2 years of post-article experience. Responsibilities include conducting independent reviews, preparing annual financial statements compliant with IFRS, and calculating tax packs. The role demands strong skills in staff training, budgeting, and WIP management, along with membership in a professional body such as SAICA or SAIPA.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years post-article experience in an accounting/auditing environment.
• Ability to conduct technical research and provide advice on review engagements.
• Skills in preparing annual financial statements compliant with IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent reviews ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
• Prepare annual financial statements and monthly reports.
• Calculate tax packs including income tax and deferred tax.

Skills

Staff development

Planning and scheduling

WIP management

Budgeting

Client leasing

Conducting reviews

Education

B.Comm Accounting / Financial qualification

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

AGA (SA)

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)