Senior Accountant

BDO South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage portfolios and assist in maintaining monthly and annual client accounts. This role requires expertise in annual engagements, strong communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software such as Xero and SAGE. The ideal candidate will mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with professional standards. A commitment to client service and professional growth is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with annual write-ups and accounting records.
• Knowledge of ISRS 4410 and ISRE 2400.
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements per IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting clients' portfolios for monthly and annual engagements.
• Ensure proper planning and execution of engagement tasks.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding engagements.

Skills

Annual engagements expertise

Utilization of accounting software (Xero, SAGE, Pastel)

Tax computation knowledge

Client communication skills

Mentoring abilities

Tools

Xero

SAGE Online

Pastel Partner

Job description

BDO Business Services Outsourcing has a vacancy for a Senior Accountant who will help in maintaining/managing portfolios of monthly and annual accounting clients.

Competencies

• Perform the following annual engagements:
• Annual write-up of accounting records utilising the firm’s preferred software tool, i.e. Xero, SAGE Online, Pastel Partner
• Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410
• Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400
• Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act
• Ensuring that proper planning is performed before execution
• Ensuring BDO SOP’s are followed at all times
• Proposing journals to client (via Senior / Manager)
• Communicating with clients and making engagement arrangements, discuss engagement results
• Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs
• Performing tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC’s, special allowances (s12C, s12E, etc))
• Monthly accounting - processing accounting transactions and reconciliations to Balance Sheet, preparation of management accounts and calculation and reconciling of VAT and PAYE
• Managing own WIP and budgets on engagements
• Updating Manager and Partner on progress of engagements
• Mentoring junior staff both on the job and generally
• Assist other staff members where needed
• Outsourced projects when needed
• Other duties as may be required in line with the position.