Accounting Manager

About the job Accounting Manager

Our client, a well-established Auditing and Accounting firm in Stellenbosch, is seeking to employ an Accounting Manager.

Salary: R17 500-25 000 per month, depending on qualification and experience.

Min Requirements

• 2 years post SAIPA articles (Non-Negotiable)
• BAcc, BCom Accounting, BCompt or equivalent degree
• Completed articles with a medium/small firm preferred
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, Excel, and Word
• Knowledge of accounting systems (Pastel, Sage, Xero)
• Must be willing to work overtime to meet client deadlines
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good communication skills (English and Afrikaans)

Duties

• Writing up of more complex accounting records of clients on Pastel and Xero
• Review monthly bookkeeping/VAT of SAIPA Trainees
• Reconcile Debtors and Creditors on a monthly basis and provide training for SAIPA Trainees to reconcile Debtors and Creditors
• Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE, and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis
• Preparation and Review of management accounts
• Manage and supervise SAIPA staff to achieve set goals
• Provide daily assistance, guidance, and training regarding bookkeeping, related taxes, and SARS submissions to SAIPA Trainees
• Preparing accounting work relating to annual financial statements
• Preparation and Review of financial statements
• Performing independent reviews
• Preparation and Review of tax returns
• Reviewing work done by supervised staff before partner review, where applicable
• Implementation/evaluation of internal controls
• Client interaction and relations

• ATTENTION TO DETAIL VERY IMPORTANT!