Senior Accountant

Helderberg Personnel; Somerset West; Vor Ort; ZAR 360.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Helderberg Personnel is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Somerset West to manage financial statements, VAT, and tax compliance. You will compile and review annual financial statements and maintain working papers using Xero and Caseware.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, SAIPA/SAICA/SAIBA membership, five years in a professional practice, and strong communication, time management, and attention to detail.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Aufgaben

• Compilation and review of annual financial statements

Jobbeschreibung

Key Performance Area (KPA)

Financial Statements

• Compilation and review of annual financial statements
• Record keeping of working paper files

Accounting processing and financial reporting

• Monthly processing of bank statements, supplier and customer capturing reconciliations

VAT Management

• VAT calculations, reconciliations and submission to SARS

Income Tax returns

• Submission of Annual Income tax and Provisional tax returns for Companies, Individuals and Trusts

SARS Compliance

• Ensure all SARS correspondence is attended to in a professional and timeous manner

Competencies and abilities

• Cognitive ability to learn and understand quickly
• Interpersonal skills: such as telephone skills, communication skills, active listening, and customer care
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with team members and clients
• Ability to creatively explain and present complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
• Proficient with general office applications
• Skill in preparing written communications and materials
• Accounting, Financial Statements and Income Tax experience essential
• Problem solving skills essential
• Attention to Detail

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Professional membership with accounting body (SAIPA / SAICA / SAIBA)
• Computer literate (Microsoft – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Digital accounting l systems experience (Xero)
• Caseware Working papers experience essential
• Experienced with digital communication systems, i.e. Teams, Zoom
• Good communication and time management skills
• Experience in a professional accounting practice/firm (minimum of 5 years’ experience)