Gauteng: Junior Accountant posted by Pillango Placements

• Work directly under the director, preparing clients’ financial statements for review.
• Handle clients’ accounting records, from posting transactions to trial balance.
• Work in a small, personal business with a close-knit team and growth opportunities.
• Assist with capacity issues in other areas as needed.
• Take on additional administrative tasks depending on the busy season.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing financial statements in Caseware (Desktop version – not online).
• Preparing financial statements in Draftworx (Online version) – minimal, but sometimes required.
• Accounting for clients’ financial records on Xero:
  • Reconciling bank transactions.
  • Posting invoices.
  • Debtors and creditors reconciliations.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Fixed asset register accounting.
  • Reviewing VAT transactions.
• Preparing trial balance for auditors.
• SARS:
  • VAT201 / EMP201 / EMP501 / IRP6 / ITR4 submissions.
  • Corresponding with SARS regarding client matters.
• Assisting the director with tax planning for clients.
• Reporting:
  • Month-end reporting on income statements, balance sheets, and others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric with Accounting as a subject.
• No additional qualifications required, but diplomas or qualifications in accounting will be advantageous and preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a clerkship.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or a similar position.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and understanding accounting principles will be advantageous.
• Experience with accounting software is important, not necessarily Xero, but understanding the principles of any program is crucial.

Specific Skills:

• 100% computer literate.
• Excel skills.
• Accounting software knowledge (Xero will be beneficial).
• Experience with Caseware will be advantageous.
• Microsoft (general).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple clients and deadlines efficiently – juggle various outstanding tasks and keep track of the process between clients’ books.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills – EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION is non-negotiable!

Unique Challenges Specific to the Position:

• The person must be good at time management as KPIs are determined based on the time spent on clients’ statements and deadlines for tax submissions and reporting, which are integral to the position.
• Weekly timesheets will be expected to track the candidate’s performance and the business’s profitability, so thorough time tracking is important.
• The offices are at a home, so the individual must be comfortable working in such an environment.
• A somewhat unusual challenge: Someone who is allergic to cats may find it difficult.
• A laptop will be provided.

Candidate Requirements:

• Afrikaans speaking candidate.
• Strong emotional intelligence.
• Own transport and a driver’s license are essential.
• A person who is not afraid to ask questions will work well.
• Someone who is good at problem-solving and doesn’t just do things for the sake of it, but understands what they are doing.
• A “Go Getter” who can take initiative and is an overall pleasant person to work with.

The proposed salary for the role is R20k – R24k per month, but it’s marginally negotiable if you can demonstrate stronger value. Any offer will be market related salary aligned with qualifications, skills, and experience.