Independent Reviewer (Finance), Gqeberha

Janine Hulme; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 312,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Janine Hulme in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape seeks an Independent Reviewer (Finance) for a permanent role based in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate holds a B.Com Accounting or equivalent and is a member of a professional body, with 1–2 years post-article experience in accounting or auditing.

Responsibilities include independent reviews, compiling financial statements for various entities, and tax computations. Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Pastel, and Caseware is essential.

Qualifications

• Recognized accounting qualification and professional body membership preferred.
• 1–2 years post-article experience in accounting/auditing environment.
• Experience in independent reviews and financial statement drafting.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent reviews for non-audit engagements.
• Compile annual financial statements for individuals, trusts, CCs and companies.
• Prepare tax computations for entities and pass adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Draft financial statements and respond to review queries with Partner.
• Coordinate with clients and manage related administration.

Skills

Independent reviewer experience

IFRS for SME knowledge

Tax calculations

Accounting assistance

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.Com Accounting / Financial qualification

Tools

Pastel

Excel

Caseware

Job description

Permanent

EL003419

Finance

R28 000 - R35 000 Monthly (Dependent on experience)

We are seeking an Independent Reviewer (Finance) for a permanent vacancy based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Recognized B.Com Accounting / Financial qualification.
• Membership of Professional Body (e.g. SAIPA / SAICA).
• 1 - 2 years post-article experience in an accounting/auditing environment.
• Experience in performing independent reviews.
• Proficiency in MS Office with good working knowledge of Excel and Pastel.
• Caseware proficiency essential, including drafting of financial statements in Caseview.
• Proficient in the application of IFRS for SME.
• Experienced in preparation of Company, Close Corporations, Trusts, Sole Proprietors, and personal financial statements.
• Proficient in providing accounting assistance and passing adjusting journal entries to take accounting records to financial statement level.
• Proficient in calculating tax (including deferred tax) for companies, close corporations, trusts, sole proprietors, and personal financial statements.
• Ability to operate independently with limited technical guidance.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Independent reviews of companies that do not require audits
• Compilation of financial statements of companies and close corporations
• Compilation of financial statements of related entities (personal, trusts, etc.)
• Duties and responsibilities:
• Compile annual financial statements for individuals, trusts, close corporations, and companies, perform independent reviews, and attend to all related administration requirements: Gather client information; Draft financial statements and provide accounting assistance where necessary; Prepare working paper files; Resolve review queries from Partner and do final entries as per Partner’s finalization.
• Provide accounting assistance and pass adjusting entries to bring accounting records to a level where financial statements can be prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting framework.
• Process and reconcile annual transactions from source documents.
• Calculate and account for income tax and deferred tax.
• Prepare tax computations for individuals, trusts, close corporations, and companies.
• Preparation of budget; control of targets to ensure monthly targets are met.
• Liaising and dealing with Clients, Supervisors, and Partners on their expectations and requirements.
• Assess the needs of new clients.

Salary: R28000 – R35000 per month (dependent on experience)