Accountant Market Related

Gold – Hr & Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage customer accounts and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate should have a degree in accounting and completed articles with SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA. Responsibilities include working with Xero, liaising with clients, and team management. Excellent written and spoken skills in Afrikaans and English are essential. Market-related compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of financial accounting and taxation with practical experience.
• Experience in managing a team of 1 – 2 clerks.
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Performing customer accounts on Xero.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Preparation of annual financial statements.
• Liaising with customers regarding their business.

Skills

Financial accounting

Taxation

Team management

Excel

Xero accounting software

Communication

Education

Accounting Degree

Completed SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Accountant Position

Your client, an accounting firm, is currently seeking the services of an Accountant to join their offices in Durbanville.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performing customer accounts on Xero

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Preparation of annual financial statements

Preparation of month-end and year-end reconciliations

Liaising with customers regarding their business and assisting them in making financial decisions

Management of annual audits (where applicable)

Payroll processing

Bi-annual employer reconciliations

Workman's compensation and RMA submissions

Calculations of provisional tax and income tax (companies and individuals)

Submissions of VAT, EMP, ITR14, ITR12, IRP6

Other administrative tasks

Desired Experience & Qualification

Accounting Degree

Completed SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles

Good understanding of financial accounting and taxation with practical experience with :

SARS

Systems and processes

EMP reconciliations

Provisional tax calculations

Drafting of AFS and year-end processes, working papers, and journals

Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting software Xero and Market Place

Experience in managing a team of 1 – 2 team members / clerks

Experience in reviewing management accounts, financial statements, and financial / SARS letters, as well as client communication, interfacing, and meetings

Excellent written and spoken skills

Ability to give advice and trust own judgment

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Responsible and deadline-driven

Time management abilities

Afrikaans and English proficient

Package & Remuneration

Market Related