Accountant

Our client, a dynamic company offering auditing and accounting services and tax and business advice, has an opportunity for an accountant in Stellenbosch.

The position is at a middle management level, reports to the Partner / Director, and requires an applicant with absolute integrity and excellent communication and leadership skills, who will ensure the professional stature of the firm.

The successful candidate will ensure a high level of service delivery standards to clients.

Responsibilities

• Performing and reviewing independent reviews of small and medium-sized private companies and groups.
• Reviewing bookkeeping to trial balance and monthly reconciliations.
• Completion and submission of statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, DWT and IWT).
• Submission of tax returns via e-filing
• Preparation of salary schedules and payslips.
• Preparation and review of financial statements according to IFRS for SMEs Companies / Closed Corporations / Trusts / Individuals.
• Responsible for measuring and implementing financial controls to minimise business risk.
• Calculation of tax liability for Companies / Closed Corporations / Trusts / Individuals.
• Management of statements and accounts.
• Various reconciliations (Debtors and Creditors).
• Stock / Inventory reconciliations.
• SARS related queries.
• Registration of VAT / PAYE and Income Tax
• Payments on behalf of our clients
• Preparation of fees, budgets, and quotations.
• Achieve team, individual budgets, and business performance objectives.
• Formulating professional development and educational plans for junior staff members.
• Bi-annual merit evaluations of trainees.

Required Skills

Required Education

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