Accountant

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Opportunity exists at Forvis Mazars in South Africa; an international professional services firm.The job role will consist of ensuring the complete accounting function up until trial balance level, compile annual financial statements and perform independent reviews in accordance with the review standard for a variety of client portfoliosIf you have the right experience, want to work for a key player in the industry and have the drive to succeed and to build the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.Duties and Responsibilities

Gather client information
Prepare annual working paper files (including tax computations)
Draft annual financial statements (AFS) on Caseware
Process and reconcile monthly / bi-monthly client transactions and produce management accounts as required
Produce and submit client statutory returns (VAT) and resolve SARS queries
Budget vs actual analysis and reasons for overruns
Perform independent review engagements in accordance with the review standard (ISRE2400)
Resolve review queries from Assistant Manager/Manager/Partner and do final entries as per Partner’s finalisation
Manage individual productivity and budgets (include completion of timesheets)
Provide Sage/Caseware/Xero support to clients upon request
Foster, build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients

Minimum Requirements

Recognised 3-year degree as per the SAIPA/SAICA requirements
4+ years of experience in an accounting/auditing environment, completed SAIPA/SAICA articles is preferred
Professional membership preferred
Excellent Computer skills
Proficiency in MS Office, i.e Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
Proficiency in Xero / Pastel / Sage is essential
Proficiency in Caseware and Caseview is essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
Quality and detail oriented
Excellent customer focus
Planning and organising skills
Driver’s licence (preferred not essential)
Own vehicle (preferred not essential)

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