Accountant

 

Recruiter:

Red Rock Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE000132/GS

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

17000 Monthly


JOB SUMMARY:
Our client, a large accountancy firm, is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant to start soonest at their Cape Town Offices. 

Candidate must have at least 4 years post articles experience in this type of role.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description:

  • The candidate must have strong communication skills, a pleasant personality, and the ability to get along with clients, colleagues, and peers alike.
  • He/she must have the ability to pay attention to detail at all times, have sound time management skills, must be capable of controlling workflow as relating to clients and be deadline-driven to ensure the meeting of deadlines/deliverables timeously.
  • He/she must have worked in a practical Accounting environment (the firm/s worked for does not have to be Chartered Accountants and for the purposes hereof SAIPA registered firms will also suffice).
  • He/she must have a sound knowledge of and as such be fully conversant with all relevant South African and International Financial Reporting Standards for SMEs (IFRS for SMEs) applicable to the South African Accounting environment.
  • He/she must be conversant with Income tax and Statutory taxes and returns including VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and COIDA, especially from a practical perspective including being conversant with SARS’ e-filing and SARS’ Easy-File;
  • He/she must have a strong theoretical and practical understanding of Accounting principles, sound theoretical knowledge, and practical application ability with regard to at least Pastel Partner, Sage Pastel online (and preferably other accounting software packages as well eg Xero online, and quick Books online) including the processing of bank, debtors, creditors, and stock/inventory, and a sound practical/working application ability with regard to EXCEL at an intermediate level.
  • He/she must have the ability to draft Annual Financial Statements and Management Accounts on Caseware.
  • He/she must have completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles with professional practice, ie SAICA or SAIPA registered, and must have had at least 2 to 3 years post-articles experience in an Accounting environment with a professional practice but not with a business in the commercial environment, and must, have with ie. SAICA or SAIPA is a recognized qualification commensurate with practical experience.
  • He/she must have the ability to pay attention to detail at all times.
  • He/she must be capable of supervising and checking/reviewing the work of a complement of approximately 2 to 3 junior/intermediate staff members in the Accounting Department.
  • He/she needs to have his/her own transport in view of the need to go out to Clients’ premises;
Minimum Requirments:
  • SAICA or SAIPA registered
  • Own Vehicle and Clean Credit and Criminal Record
  • Knowledge of Pastel and related accounting software
  • Knowledge of Caseware
  • 2 to 3 years post article experience

 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.



 

 

 

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Financial Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
My client is seeking an experienced Financial accountant to join the Finance & Operations team, resp
1 day ago


Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 480000
Calling out to all Newly Qualified CA’s
1 day ago


Financial Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 380 000
Calling all Financial accountants in Cape Town!
1 day ago


Financial Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 360 000 Annually
Shape your future in finance! Lead financial success as a financial accountant on our team. Explore growth opportunities and thrive in our vibrant company culture. Don't miss your chance – apply now for this incredible role!
1 day ago


Financial Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 360 000 Annually
Transform your financial future! Embrace the role of a financial accountant. Discover endless growth possibilities and experience our exceptional company culture. Don't wait, seize the opportunity – apply today for an unforgettable career journey!
1 day ago


Financial Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 360 000 Annually
Shape your future in finance! Join our team as a financial accountant and take the lead in driving financial success. With several growth opportunities and an excellent company culture, don’t miss your chance to apply for this incredible role.
1 day ago


Property Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 300 000 Annually
Are you an accountant that completed SAIPA articles? Our client is seeking a qualified accountant with talent, a good sense of humor, and an upbeat personality to join their team. If this sounds like you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
1 day ago


Senior Financial Accountant – Team Leader/Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
1 day ago


Fund Accountant - Hybrid
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 250 000 Annually
Become an in-demand candidate and take your career to the next level! The above-mentioned position is a position that we generally and regularly recruit for.
2 days ago


Fund Accountant - Hybrid
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 250 000 Annually
A client of ours, in the financial services industry, is seeking a Fund accountant. Enjoy amazing benefits and the hybrid working model. Be part of an international, well-established company. Their finance department is constantly growing. If you have completed or are completing your SAICA or SAIPA articles, please send us your CV
2 days ago


Create a free job alert for Accountant in Capetown

Enter your email address below and we will email you similar jobs when they become available:

You can cancel at any time. We will not spam you.
By giving us your email address your agree to our Terms and Conditions