AccountantMazars

The purpose of the Job:

• To perform independent reviews, to produce annual financial statements and to complete the accounting function up to trial balance level for a variety of client portfolios.

Duties and Responsibilities  

•  Gather client information
• Prepare annual working paper files
• Compile annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SME’s
• Perform independent reviews in accordance with ISRE2400 (essential)
• Process and reconcile monthly/bi-monthly client transactions and produce management accounts as required
• Produce and submit client statutory returns (VAT) and resolve SARS queries
• Resolve review queries from Supervisor/Manager/Partner and do final entries as per Partner’s finalisation
• Manage individual productivity

Minimum Requirements    

• Recognised Accounting qualification (Bachelor’s degree)
• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting / auditing environment in a similar role (specifically experience in performing independent reviews and compilation of annual financial statements)
• Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles and professional membership is preferred (not essential)
• Excellent Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Sage / Xero and Caseware)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Excellent customer focus
• Planning and organising skills
• Driver’s licence (preferred not essential)
• Own vehicle (preferred not essential)