Durban: Annual Financial Statement Compiler posted by PKF Durban

An opportunity has become available for an Annual Financial Statement Compiler to join the PKF Durban team.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Annual write-up of accounting records
• Compilation Engagements in terms of ISR 4410
• Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act
• Ensuring that proper planning is performed before execution.
• Ensuring Standard Operating Procedures are always followed.
• Preparation of adjusting journals
• Communicating with clients and making engagement arrangements.
• Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs
• Performing tax computations for Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts (including SBC’s, special allowances (s12C, s12E, etc)
• Updating Manager and Partner on progress of engagements
• Assist other staff members where needed.
• Other adhoc tasks that may be in line with the position.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Detailed knowledge of Caseware Working papers
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate with internal and external clients
• Working knowledge of most commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Completed BCom Accounting or related qualification
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA Articles
• 3-5 years experience in an Accounting Firm or similar organisation