Accountant for Financial Services Firm

About the position

A well established, stable, dynamic and growing firm of accountants and auditors based in Illovo Johannesburg are looking for a competent and responsible accounting and tax professional.
The successful candidate should have solid theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting, management reporting, and the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act.
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role and similar environment and knowledge of SARS E-filing would be highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B. Com (Accounting) / B. Compt. would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in CaseWare would be an advantage.
• If Articles have been served - will be considered advantageous.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting, management reporting, and the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
• Have a good working tax knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation of financial statements for mainly small CC's and Companies on CaseWare;
• Working on cloud accounting packages (mostly Xero) as well as Pastel accounting;
• Managing the workflow for monthly accounting clients;
• Preparation of monthly management accounts (for a few clients each month).
• Good proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook;
• Excellent problem solving and out of the box thinking;
• Good practical knowledge and a willingness to get hands-on;
• Ability to recognize when a particular path of actions will no longer reach the desired outcome and change the approach;
• Self-starter who can be left to complete the task but will ask for clarity and more information when required;
• Good time management and administrative skills. Must be highly organized.
• Good communication skills;
• An entrepreneurial hunger for growth;
• A willingness to go the extra mile.

Skills & Attributes:

• Attention to detail is crucial
• Excellent interpersonal (verbal and written) skills

Excellent communication skills with company's clients is the KEY!
Time management skills essential - able to plan, prioritise and organise

• Able to work under pressure and deadline-driven
• Team player but able to work independently
• Friendly and professional manner
• Confidence in working with people at all levels in a company
• Comfortable with change

Employment will be offered, based on a successfully conducted interviews and clear criminal and credit records.

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Desired Skills:

• Degree
• Articles
• Xero
• CaseWare
• e-filing
• Tax Act
• Tax Administration
• Pastel

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree