Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Strong MS Office and accounting software skills.
• Good communication and interactive skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Effective team management skills and functioning within a team.