Accountant

RecruitMyMom; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable national accounting firm seeks a qualified SAICA/SAIPA Accountant for a half-day remote position. Candidates must be based in Cape Town for occasional meetings. The role involves assisting clients with accounting services, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants should have a completed accounting degree and significant experience, with proficiency in Pastel, Xero, and Caseware. The position offers a flexible schedule and 18 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible half-day work schedule

18 days annual leave

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in professional services.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Process year-end journals.
• Perform year-end reconciliations and tax computations.
• Attend to audit queries and liaise with auditors.
• Assist in year-end audit processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proficiency in Pastel

Proficiency in Xero

Proficiency in Caseware

Education

Completed degree in Accounting or Finance

Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles

Tools

Pastel

Xero

Caseware

Job description

Job Description

A reputable national accounting firm is looking to employ a qualified SAICA / SAIPA Accountant, working half-day and remotely. While the position is remote, you must be based in Cape Town for occasional meetings in the Tygerberg offices. You will be working to assist clients, mostly SME businesses. A good working knowledge of Pastel, Xero and Caseware is essential.

In this role you will be maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, producing financial reports, maintain proper accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the reported financial results and ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

A self-starter, capable of maintaining the requirements of and managing a portfolio of clients would be ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements
• Processing year-end journals
• Performing various year-end reconciliations and tax computations

Responsibilities

• Attend to audit queries and liaise with the auditors and ensure finalisation of audit within the relevant deadlines
• Assist in preparation for year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
• Maintain an awareness of the legal and regulatory frame work within which the company operates

Requirements

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a professional services environment
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and relevant regulations

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with integrity
• Proficient in Pastel, Xero and Caseware.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Benefits

• Work with a well-established national Accounting practice
• Remote and half-day
• Flexible, half-day work schedule
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• 18 days annual leave, with some of your leave to be taken in obligatory December shutdown