Junior Bookkeeper

About the position

A renowned auditing and accounting firm based in Sandton is looking to employ an Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper.
Requirements:

• Preferred qualifications include a BCom Accounting, Diploma in Accounting, CTA or a Bridging Course or similar qualifications
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans
• Good presentation skills
• Computer Literacy - Intermediate level for MS Office suite and other

Duties:

• Preparation of financial statements for the audit team
• Performing basic checks on clients accounts before the AFS are given to audit department to be audited such as:

• Agreeing bank balances per TB to bank statement
• Perform a VAT recon
• Perform a Payroll recon
• Agree TB to FAR, Leave pay reports, stock reports etc.
• In some instances, preparation of the fixed asset register
• Prepare a tax computation

• Compiling an initial request list and sent to the client ahead of the audit
• In some instances it will be required to help out/assist on an audit and perform substantive testing
• Preparation of financial statements for review engagements
• Perform independent review engagements

Desired Skills:

• junior accountant
• junior bookkeeper
• accounts clerk
• bookkeeper