Solutions Architect Job Johannesburg South Gauteng South Africa,Accounting

Position: Job Title:Solutions Architect
Location: Johannesburg South

Detail:

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Process and review accounting records on computerised accounting systems

Prepare complete sets of annual financial statements and working paper files for CCs, trusts, sole proprietors, partnerships, body corporates, farmers and small business corporations

Analyse trial balances, identify discrepancies and discuss results with clients

Prepare monthly management accounts and perform analytical reviews (GP%, inventory days, debtor/creditor days)

Maintain fixed asset registers and process depreciation, provisions, accruals and journals

Correct accounting treatment for asset disposals and capital gains/losses

Distinguish between finance and operating leases

Process foreign exchange transactions

Record books from insufficient records

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Calculate tax liabilities for individuals and businesses

Complete and submit statutory returns including PAYE, UIF, SDL and VAT

Reconcile VAT input/output to trial balances and financial statements

Prepare and submit income tax returns

Perform tax planning, including fringe benefits, allowances, lump-sum retirement taxation and non-resident tax

Liaise with clients regarding statutory payments and compliance

Audit & Assurance

Perform vouching tests during audits and independent reviews

Identify risks, materiality and internal control weaknesses

Prepare and review management representation letters

Qualify Accounting Officer reports where required

Client & Team Management

Liaise directly with clients and provide professional advisory support

Supervise, mentor and train junior and intermediate accountants

Review monthly files and working papers prepared by junior team members

Assist with complex client matters beyond routine accounting tasks

Systems & Compliance

Set up accounting systems for clients and train client staff (Pastel)

Ensure compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM)

Adhere to internal HR policies and professional codes of conduct (SAICA, IRBA, IESBA)

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

Matric with Accounting (Higher Grade)

BCom Degree or equivalent with Accounting III and Taxation

Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles
OR

More than 6 years’ experience within an accounting practice

Experience:

Minimum of 6 years’ relevant accounting experience

Skills & Competencies

Strong accounting, taxation and auditing knowledge

Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills

Ability to communicate in English (Afrikaans and/or Xhosa advantageous)

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent time management and organisational ability

Ability to work accurately under pressure in a deadline-driven environment

Proven supervisory and leadership capability

Systems & Software

Pastel

Case Ware

Xero

Microsoft Excel, Word and Windows


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