SAIPA Finance Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Professional Accountant to manage a team of junior accountants in Somerset West. The ideal candidate will have SAIPA registration, extensive tax knowledge, and experience in client communication. Responsibilities include submitting financial statements and ensuring tax compliance. This role requires a proactive approach to managing client relations and maintaining regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• SAIPA Registration must be current with CPD.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting/auditing practice.
• Experience as a manager or minimum 2 years post-articles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of junior accountants.
• Compile and submit financial statements and tax returns.
• Communicate with clients regarding tax and financial matters.

Skills

Team management

Tax planning

Time management

Client communication

Education

SAIPA Registration as Professional Accountant

Registered Tax Practitioner

Accounting Degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Reference

10795 AV

Consultant

Anneke Viviers

Job Description

• Manage a team of junior accountants
• Review and plan the workflow of junior accountants
• Request and ensure that tax and financial statement information is received on time
• Compile, review and/or submit financial statements and tax returns accurately and on time
• Communication with clients providing updates on work in progress; send financial statements, tax assessments and SARS correspondence
• Consultations with clients regarding tax planning
• Take responsibility for the tax affairs of assigned client base
• SARS correspondence – respond to queries and notices promptly and professionally.
• Liaison with clients regarding financials and tax or any other queries
• Staying up to date on accounting and tax development (CPD)
• Ensure adherence to accounting and tax-related regulations and standards
• Time management, budgeting and meet targets

Qualifications

• SAIPA Registration as Professional Accountant with up to date CPD
• Registered Tax Practitioner
• Registration as an Independent Reviewer will be advantageous
• Accounting Degree (or equivalent qualification)
• Minimum 3 years work experience within an accounting / auditing practice as manager Or minimum 2 years post articles

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.