Port Elizabeth: Senior Accountant

Academic Qualifications (Essential) Matric with Accounting (Higher Grade) BCom Degree or equivalent , including Accounting III and Taxation Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles (post-article experience, 3 5 years) OR More than 6 years experience in an accounting practice Skills, Competencies & Experience Core Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to communicate in English / Afrikaans / Xhosa (advantageous) Report writing capability Excellent time management and organisational skills Problem-solving ability Training and presentation skills Supervisory and leadership skills , including the ability to guide and manage junior and intermediate accountants Key Competencies Strong accounting, taxation, and auditing knowledge Decisive, accurate, and detail-oriented Ability to prioritise effectively Ability to perform under pressure in a deadline-driven environment Experience Minimum of 6 years relevant accounting experience Required Computer Packages Pastel Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Windows) CaseWare (essential) Xero Key Duties & Responsibilities (Key Performance Indicators) Accounting & Financial Processing Supervise and initiate processing of: Client information receipts Sales invoices and purchase invoices Perform bank reconciliations Process and reconcile petty cash and cash control accounts Maintain fixed asset registers Prepare general journals (depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.) Process complex journal entries, including: Instalment sale agreements Borrowing interest Accruals and provisions Bad debts Distinguish between finance and operating leases Process foreign exchange transactions Reconcile debtors and creditors statements Apply correct accounting treatment on: Disposal of assets (PPE and investments) Capital gains/losses and associated tax Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyse trial balances for errors and deviations and discuss findings with clients Perform analytical reviews of AFS, including: Gross profit % Inventory, creditor, and debtor days Record books from insufficient records Prepare draft annual financial statements in line with GAAP Compile full working paper files in accordance with training file standards for: Sole proprietors Close corporations Trusts Partnerships Small business corporations Farmers Body corporates Prepare notes to financial statements Formulate accounting policies Identify provisions and contingent liabilities Taxation Calculate tax liabilities for: Individuals Sole proprietors Close corporations Trusts Small business corporations Farmers Body corporates Partnerships Calculate taxation on lump-sum retirement payments Perform tax planning (fringe benefits, allowances) Address tax avoidance and non-resident tax Calculate secondary tax on companies Calculate PAYE, UIF, SDL, and VAT Complete and submit statutory returns (UIF / SDL / PAYE / VAT) Liaise with clients regarding payment of statutory returns Reconcile VAT to annual financial statements and monthly trial balances Complete tax returns for all relevant entities Auditing & Compliance Perform vouching tests during audits of (Pty) Ltds and Body Corporates Identify shortcomings in internal controls Identify risks and calculate materiality Perform statutory checks (members certificates, founding statements, association agreements, etc.) Conduct pre-engagement procedures Handle acquisitions of members interest / shareholding Complete and review management representation letters Qualify Accounting Officer reports Perform Independent Reviews and audits for Body Corporates Management Accounts & Client Engagement Compile and discuss monthly management accounts with clients Review monthly files of junior and intermediate accountants Review working papers prepared by junior to intermediate staff Other Responsibilities & Knowledge Areas Understanding the concepts, characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of: Close corporations Private companies Sole proprietors Trusts Clubs Sectional titles Knowledge of: Loans to members Members powers and liabilities Accounting records to be maintained Duties and rights of an Accounting Officer Provide guidance, support, and training to junior and intermediate accountants Handle complex, non-routine client work Perform basic administrative duties as required Software & Systems Set up accounting systems for clients Ensure appropriate hardware and software solutions Train client staff on Pastel Ensure compliance with the firms: System of Quality Management (SOQM) Policies and procedures Employee Code of Conduct SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA Codes of Conduct