Minimum Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Accounting or BCom Honours.
• Completed SAICA/AGA(SA) or SAIPA training contract.
• Registered PA(SA) or AGA(SA).
• Minimum 3 years’ post-articles experience, in independent reviews and AFS compilation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare accounting records and financial statements for various entities (including trusts, companies, close corporations).
• Compile Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Manage the bookkeeping function, including capturing from source documents.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and cash flow projections.
• Complete financial transaction reconciliations and ensure accuracy of ledgers.

Independent Reviews and Compilations

• Perform Independent Review engagements (ISRE 2400) for various client entities.
• Conduct Compilation engagements (ISRS 4410), with a particular focus on trusts.
• Ensure engagements meet professional and regulatory standards.
• Maintain quality control and complete documentation within required timelines.

Taxation and Compliance

• Perform tax computations for individuals, companies, close corporations, and trusts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and SARS processes.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Respond to and resolve client queries efficiently and professionally.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding their compliance, accounting, and tax matters.
• Attend meetings with clients to review financial statements and tax matters.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Support junior team members with technical guidance and mentoring.
• Oversee and review work performed by junior staff to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments for seamless client service delivery.
• Support firm initiatives including internal projects, training, and knowledge-sharing.

Systems and Technology

• Use and maintain proficiency in:
• CaseWare for financial statement preparation
• Greatsoft for tax administration
• Pastel, SAGE and Xero for accounting
• SARS eFiling for compliance processes.