Part-time Project Accountant / Audit Supervisor

Part-time Project Accountant / Audit Supervisor

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented part-time Project Accountant for our client in the financial services industry, working 5 to 6 hours per day. The successful candidate will play a key role in audit responsibilities and daily operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

This is a fixed-term contract estimated at 9 months, with a hybrid working structure. Flexibility is available, but the candidate must be available to be in-office during the auditors' presence from mid-May to end of June.

From mid-May to the end of June, the workload will be approximately 30-35 hours per week due to strict deadline deliverables at the end of May and June.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as the lead interface for the Group Audits.
2. Review all trial balances and ensure accurate year-end cutoff.
3. Prepare and review schedules required by auditors.
4. Prepare all information needed for the drafter.
5. Lead interface with the drafting team.
6. Prepare all taxation computations.
7. Liaise with the Tax consultant to ensure completeness of tax returns.
8. Assist with statutory returns and compliance.
9. Complete the consolidation pack.
10. Provide general assistance with finance team duties as needed.
11. Review controls and assist with special projects.

Requirements

• Articles completed at a Big 8 accounting firm.
• CA/BCom/BCompt in Accounting or Financial Management, Honours preferred.
• Ideal for someone planning to write the 2nd part of the CPA or equivalent board exam at the end of 2025 (timing does not suit June 2025).
• Minimum of one year post-article experience; experience in financial services is preferred but not essential.
• At least 10 years of financial management experience.
• Knowledgeable in financial management and budgeting.
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with SAGE; experience in financial services advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and perform internal audit reviews.
• A team player.