Audit and Financial Reporting Semi-Senior

Mayfly Agri; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced accounting professional to support audit and accounting processes across client engagements. The role involves assisting with period-end journals, depreciation, prepayments and accruals to back audits.

You will conduct audit fieldwork, test control reconciliations, prepare working papers, and develop expertise in various accounting software. A team-based environment with a focus on professional standards and continuous learning awaits.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or partial CA(SA)/ACA/ACCA with SAICA or SAIPA articles considered.
• Strong academic record with a B.Com. in Accounting or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting, audit or finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with period-end accounting journals (depreciation, prepayments, accruals) to support audits.
• Test and review control account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Complete audit fieldwork across financial statement areas with senior team members.
• Prepare and maintain audit working papers and documentation per standards.
• Develop understanding of clients’ systems, processes, and internal controls for effective audits.
• Build proficiency in accounting and audit software, using data extraction and analysis tools.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and clients to meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and firm data.
• Perform work accurately in line with firm policies and programmes.
• Act in line with firm values and competency framework.
• Complete work within agreed timeframes and keep managers updated.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Learning mindset

Audit experience

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualified

CA(SA)/ACA/ACCA (part-qualified with articles)

B.Com Accounting or equivalent degree

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Xero certified

IRIS knowledge

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must be AAT qualified or part-qualified CA(SA) / ACA / ACCA, with SAICA or SAIPA articles also considered, and have a strong academic record with a B. Com. Accounting or equivalent degree preferred


• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an accounting, audit or finance environment


• Experience working as part of a team


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including formula-driven analysis and preparing well-formatted spreadsheets suitable for sharing with clients, and must be Xero certified


• Knowledge of IRIS would be advantageous


• Commitment to passing relevant professional exams within the agreed timeframe


• Confident communicator who is comfortable asking for help where required


• Must have a genuine passion for learning and developing new skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the preparation and review of period-end accounting journals, including depreciation, prepayments and accruals, to support the audit of financial statements.


• Testing and reviewing control account reconciliations, investigating variances and obtaining audit evidence to support the accuracy of financial information.


• Completing audit fieldwork across a range of financial statement areas, working closely with senior team members and applying the firm’s audit methodology to meet engagement objectives.


• Preparing and maintaining clear audit working papers and documentation in line with firm procedures and professional standards.


• Developing an understanding of clients’ accounting systems, financial processes and internal controls to support effective audit delivery.


• Building proficiency in a range of accounting and audit software packages, using data extraction and analysis tools to support audit testing and help clients with information requests.


• Communicating and collaborating with colleagues and clients to ensure information is obtained efficiently and audit deadlines are met.


• Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive client and firm data at all times.


• Performing work accurately in line with the firm’s policies, procedures and work programmes.


• Acting in line with the firm’s values and competency framework.


• Completing work within agreed timeframes and keeping managers updated on progress.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.