Senior Accountant

Key Performance Area (KPA) Financial Statements - Compilation and review of annual financial statements - Record keeping of working paper files Accounting processing and financial reporting - Monthly processing of bank statements, supplier and customer capturing reconciliations VAT Management - VAT calculations, reconciliations and submission to SARS Income Tax returns - Submission of Annual Income tax and Provisional tax returns for Companies, Individuals and Trusts SARS Compliance - Ensure all SARS correspondence is attended to in a professional and timeous manner Competencies and abilities - Cognitive ability to learn and understand quickly - Interpersonal skills: such as telephone skills, communication skills, active listening, and customer care - Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly - Self-motivated and able to work independently - Ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with team members and clients - Ability to creatively explain and present complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner - Proficient with general office applications - Skill in preparing written communications and materials - Accounting, Financial Statements and Income Tax experience essential - Problem solving skills essential - Attention to Detail Qualification and experience - Bachelors degree in accounting or finance - Professional membership with accounting body (SAIPA / SAICA / SAIBA) - Computer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Digital accounting l systems experience (Xero) - Caseware Working papers experience essential - Experienced with digital communication systems, i.e. Teams, Zoom - Good communication and time management skills - Experience in a professional accounting practice/firm (minimum of 5 years experience)