Article Clerk

Kmck Talent Sourcing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a SAIPA article clerk in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves assisting with financial reporting, conducting audits, managing bookkeeping, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a B.Com degree, excellent communication skills, and be proactive in their approach. This position offers a challenging career in the fintech and online accounting sector.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English are essential.
• Proactive with a strong ability to work under pressure.
• Motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and preparation of financial statements.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Manage bookkeeping and data capturing of financial transactions.
• Assist with tax compliance and prepare tax returns.
• Interact with clients and respond to financial queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Diligent and deadline driven

Interpersonal relationship building

Technical background in Accounting and Tax

Education

B.Com / B.Compt degree SAIPA / Accounting Field

Job description

Overview

A SAIPA article clerk is challenging and varied, and the successful candidate will need to be highly analytical, detail-oriented and able to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with financial reporting and work closely with senior accountants or auditors to prepare financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
• Conducting audits and being involved in auditing various client accounts and ensuring that the financial statements presented are in line with IFRS for SME
• Bookkeeping and data capturing and processing financial transactions in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data
• Taxation - assisting with tax compliance and completing tax returns
• Conducting research and provide insights on financial and accounting matters
• Client management- interact with clients, responding to queries, and building relationships with them Staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments, including changes in accounting standards and tax laws
• Ad hoc tasks - assist with various ad hoc tasks, such as project management, business advisory services, and other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements and Skills

• Completed B.Com / B.Compt degree SAIPA / Accounting Field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Pro-active and willing to take responsibility
• Analytical with ability to work well under pressure
• Diligent, deadline driven and focused
• Administratively inclined and entrepreneurially minded
• Good theoretical and technical background in Accounting, Auditing and Tax
• Willing, interested and able to continue technical growth to become an industry leader in any of these fields
• Keen interest in Financial Year End duties such as preparing Annual Financial Statements for clients
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid drivers license and own transport is essential
• Living arrangements in close proximity to office preferred
• Contactable references especially with regards to technical background (i.e. lectures or similar)
• Clear ITC and criminal record (and approval for us to do checks)

If you are a passionate and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the fintech and online accounting space please apply if you match the above criteria.

Should you not have received a response to your application within two weeks of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.