Accountant / Independent Reviewer

Pkf Durban; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accountant/Independent Reviewer to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing financial statements in compliance with IFRS and leading a team in conducting thorough reviews. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized accounting qualification and have experience in an accounting environment. You will be responsible for staff development, client management, and ensuring adherence to quality control standards. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-article experience in an accounting/auditing environment.
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA).

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual financial statements compliant with IFRS.
• Conducting reviews and ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
• Training assurance staff and managing client relationships.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Tax Calculations

Staff Training

Education

B.Comm Accounting

Membership of Professional Body

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.

Responsibilities 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 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,
• Rolling out key findings to other engagements, including staff training,
• Addressing post-issuance findings and facilitating training on key matters,
• Conducting technical research and advising staff on review engagement matters,
• Fostering a positive and professional work environment within the company and audit teams conducive to learning and development,
• Attending training and CPD courses to remain registered as a SAICA accountant.

Responsibilities as part of the financial statement preparation team include:

• Preparation of annual financial statements compliant with IFRS or IFRS – SME frameworks,
• Assisting clients with cosmetic finalization of annual financial statements where required,
• Preparation of monthly accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities as part of the Tax Team include:

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