SAIPA Article clerk

Placement Point

Sandton, Johannesburg
R10,000-12,000 per month
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

An exciting opportunity is opening at a growing Auditing and Financial Services Firm in Northriding, JHB. We require aspiring future industry leading personnel who are willing to complete at least 3 years of SAIPA.Overall, the job description for a SAIPA article clerk is challenging and varied, and the successful candidate will need to be highly analytical, detail-oriented and able to work effectively under pressure. The role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and career growth within the accounting profession.Duties:

Assisting with financial reporting and work closely with senior accountants or auditors to prepare financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
Conducting audits and being involved in auditing various client accounts and ensuring that the financial statements presented are in line with IFRS for SME.
Bookkeeping and data capturing and processing financial transactions in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data.
Taxation - assisting with tax compliance and completing tax returns.
Conducting research and provide insights on financial and accounting matters.
Client management- interact with clients, responding to queries, and building relationships with them.
Staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments, including changes in accounting standards and tax laws.
Ad hoc tasks - assist with various ad hoc tasks, such as project management, business advisory services, and other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements:

Completed B.Com/B.Compt degree SAIPA / Accounting Field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English, pro-active and willing to take responsibility.
Willing, interested and able to continue technical growth to become an industry leader in any of these fields.
Keen interest in Financial Year End duties such as preparing Annual Financial Statements for clients.
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid drivers license and own transport is essential.
Living arrangements in close proximity to office preferred.

Competencies:

Analytical with ability to work well under pressure.
Diligent, deadline driven and focussed.
Administratively inclined and entrepreneurially minded.
Good theoretical and technical background in Accounting, Auditing and Tax.

Computer literacy:

Basic Computer skills
Office 365(MS Word,Excel and Outlook)

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