Accounting Consultant

Outsourced CFO; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks an Accounting Consultant. In this hybrid role, you will ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations, process financial transactions, and provide on-the-job training to junior staff. Ideal candidates are SAIPA, AGA (SA), or CIMA qualified with at least 2 years post-articles experience. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on integrity and growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of post-articles experience in accounting or audit.
• Strong background in annual accounting and SARS compliance.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service by processing financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and compile reports.
• Train junior staff and assist with onboarding clients.

Skills

Initiative & Independence

Multi-tasking & Problem Solving

Teamwork & Interpersonal Relationships

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

SAIPA, AGA (SA), or CIMA qualification

Tools

Draftworx

Xero

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as an Accounting Consultant – Sandton, Johannesburg (Hybrid : 3 Days On-Site)

As an Accounting Consultant, your role is to provide comprehensive client service and support while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations. You will be responsible for processing various financial transactions, reviewing the work of trainees, and compiling accurate financial statements and management reports. Additionally, you will engage with clients, build relationships, and assist in scoping their needs. Your role also includes providing training to junior staff members. Contributing to client administration tasks, participating in planning and administrative activities, fostering a positive company culture, and staying updated with the latest industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Client Service – Process bank statements, supplier and customer bills, fixed assets, and other accounting tasks; review trainee work.
• Ensure SARS compliance: VAT reconciliations, provisional / income tax calculations and submissions; review trainee tax work.
• Compile management reports from monthly accounting records.
• Compile annual financial statements for clients.
• Prepare working papers for independent review engagements.
• Perform and review monthly accounting to ensure accurate balance sheets and income statements.
• Assist with payroll tasks: processing, reconciliations, EMP201 / EMP501 / COIDA / WCA submissions; review trainee work.
• Engage with clients, build relationships, scope needs, and prepare client budgets; assist junior staff.
• Provide secretarial services: annual returns, changes in year-end / directors, minutes and resolutions.

Providing Training

• Provide on-the-job training to Accounting Consultants, Junior Accounting staff, and Trainees; present training to the cloud accounting team.

Client Admin

• Update CRM with client details.
• Perform client scoping, prepare proposals, and assist with client onboarding / offboarding.
• Prepare agendas for monthly planning meetings with the Cloud Accounting Manager.
• Submit timesheets on time.
• Ensure timely projects rollout and sign-off.
• Review budgeted vs. actual hours spent on clients.
• Attend and participate in company team events.
• Develop and maintain a positive company culture.

Company Culture

• Promote and adhere to company values.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and respect.
• Complete scheduled training.
• Collaborate with the team on challenging tasks.
• Provide deliverable training updates.
• Stay updated with accounting industry changes and trends.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified SAIPA, AGA (SA), or CIMA professional with 2 years of post-articles experience, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Articles in Audit, proficiency with Draftworx and Xero, and a strong background in annual accounting and SARS compliance are highly advantageous.
• Characteristics of the ideal candidate: Initiative & Independence, Multi-tasking & Problem Solving, Teamwork & Interpersonal Relationships, Dependability, Attention to Detail & Stress Tolerance, Planning & Analytical Thinking.
• Our OCFO values: Family first; Integrity matters; Switched on Thinking; Excellence in everything; Growth and success.
• Full-cycle Accounting, Financial Statement Preparation, Management Reporting, Tax Compliance (VAT, Provisional & Income Tax, EMP201, EMP501, COIDA / WCA), Draftworx proficiency, Xero (Cloud Accounting), Payroll Processing, Client Relationship Management, Team Leadership & Staff Training, Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Time Management & Multi-tasking, CRM System Management, Secretarial Services Administration, Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SARS regulations.