Tax jobs in South Africa

An established and fast-growing Assurance, Accounting and Consulting firm in the Cape Winelands is looking to appoint an ambitious Audit Professional to their team. This position is perfect for an individual who has a passion for audit and wants to move rapidly through the ranks with a great possibility of directorship.

The ideal candidate must have completed SAICA articles, and supervisory experience along with post-articles experience in assurance will be highly advantageous. The incumbent must be ambitious, wanting to grow as an individual, within the firm and have the hunger to progress to a senior position.

The firm renders a wide range of services in accordance with its core values and objectives and focuses on small, medium and large-sized businesses. The firm provides professional services across the Western and Southern Cape regions. The directors are chartered accountants and are registered auditors with the Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors.

• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters, etc.).
• Propose and finalise audit opinions.
• Audit assignment budget planning and management.
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to the budget.
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign-off.
• Perform tax return reviews.
• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements.
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments.
• Ensure audit planning documentation is completed.
• Approve timesheets.
• Perform billings and manage WIP.
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff.
• Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required).
• Maintain excellent client relationships.

• Degree in Accounting or SAICA accredited degree.
• AGA(SA), CA(SA) or eligible to register.
• Completed SAICA articles.
• Supervisory and management experience a positive.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS for SME's, IFRS, ISA, and taxation.
• Experience with CaseWare.

• Initiative / pro-activity.
• Team leadership.
• Ability to develop talent.
• Adherence to principles and values.
• Writing and reporting skills.
• Information gathering and problem analysis skills.
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Quality and detail orientation.
• Customer-focused.
• Able to work and cope under pressure and deal with setbacks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Results-driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives.

R480,000 to R600,000 ctc per annum.