Senior Professional Accountant – Financial Statement Preparation Division

Together Staffing group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Staffing group seeks a Senior Professional Accountant for our Financial Statement Preparation Division to join our reputable client’s team. The role centers on compilation and independent reviews of annual financial statements for SMEs, trusts and individuals.

You will supervise and coach junior clerks, oversee daily workflow, and ensure timely billing while liaising with clients, auditors and SARS. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (BCom Accounting / BAcc or equivalent) with professional registration (SAIPA / SAICA / ACCA).
• Minimum 3 years post-article experience in financial statement compilation and review.
• Strong technical proficiency in compilation and independent review engagements across SMEs, trusts and individuals.
• Proven experience reviewing working papers, supervising and coaching junior clerks, and managing daily practice workflow.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, auditors and partners.
• Ability to meet monthly billing targets, maintain daily timesheets, and handle client queries promptly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Compilation and independent review engagements of annual financial statements (IFRS / IFRS for SMEs).
• Reviewing financial statements and working papers prepared by junior staff; supervising and mentoring.
• Preparing income tax computations, tax returns and planning for entities, groups, trusts and individuals.
• Managing client queries, operational workflows, monthly billing targets and daily timesheet tracking.
• Liaising professionally with clients, external auditors, SARS and firm partners.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Client liaison

Billing targets

Time management

Education

BCom Accounting / BAcc with SAIPA/SAICA/ACCA registration

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Professional Accountant for our Financial Statement Preparation Division to join our reputable client’s team.

Requirements:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification (BCom Accounting / BAcc or equivalent) with professional registration (SAIPA / SAICA / ACCA).
• Minimum 3 years post-article experience in financial statement compilation and review.
• Strong technical proficiency in compilation and independent review engagements across small to medium-sized entities, trusts, and individuals.
• Proven experience reviewing working papers, supervising and coaching junior clerks, and managing daily practice workflow.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, auditors, and partners.
• Ability to meet monthly billing targets, maintain daily timesheets, and handle client queries promptly under pressure.

Experience with:

• Compilation and independent review engagements of annual financial statements in terms of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs
• Reviewing financial statements and detailed audit/review working papers prepared by junior staff Supervising, mentoring, and providing on-the-job coaching and feedback to junior clerks
• Preparing income tax computations, tax returns, and tax planning for corporate entities, groups, trusts, and individuals
• Managing client queries, operational workflows, monthly billing targets, and daily timesheet tracking
• Liaising professionally with clients, external auditors, SARS, and firm partners