Accountant

Talent Evolution; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an experienced accountant in Pretoria to handle financial accounting, compliance, and client advisory tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Bcom Degree and completed SAIPA Articles, alongside strong accounting principles and software proficiency. This role requires fluency in English and Afrikaans, as responsibilities include preparing financial statements, handling taxation matters, and providing insights to clients. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other tax returns.
• Assist with income tax calculations and submissions for individuals and businesses.
• Liaise with SARS on tax-related matters.
• Assist external auditors by providing supporting documents and explanations.
• Conduct internal control reviews and risk assessments for clients.
• Process payroll, including statutory deductions and EMP201/EMP501 submissions.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to clients.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Respond to client queries and provide general accounting support.
• Maintain and update financial records in cloud-based systems.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax legislations

Proficiency in accounting software: Sage, Xero, Pastel or Quickbooks

Problem solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Education

Bcom Degree in Accounting

Completed SAIPA Articles (Registered Professional Accountant (SA)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

CaseWare

Job description

Duties

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting
   • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
   • Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs.
2. Taxation & Compliance
   • Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other tax returns
   • Assist with income tax calculations and submissions for individuals and businesses.
   • Liaise with SARS on tax-related matters.
3. Audit & Assurance Support
   • Assist external auditors by providing supporting documents and explanations.
   • Conduct internal control reviews and risk assessments for clients.
4. Payroll Administration
   • Process payroll, including statutory deductions and EMP201/EMP501 submissions.
   • Ensure compliance with labor laws and payroll regulations.
5. Client Advisory & Support
   • Provide financial insights and recommendations to clients.
   • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
   • Respond to client queries and provide general accounting support.
6. Software & Systems
   • Work with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and CaseWare.
   • Maintain and update financial records in cloud-based systems.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bcom Degree in Accounting
• Completed SAIPA Articles (Registered Professional Accountant (SA)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax legislations
• Proficiency in accounting software: Sage, Xero, Pastel or Quickbooks
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans due to client base

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful