Senior Year-End Accountant

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Year-End Accountant to join an innovative, progressive and insightful accounting firm in Durban. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the Compilation or Independent Review and completion of year-end Annual Financial Statements and their supporting files.

This position requires strong technical accounting expertise, proficiency on Draftworx, and the ability to independently complete Compilation and Independent Review engagements. The role also involves management responsibilities, including the review of files prepared by other, more junior, year-end accountants, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Compilation and Completion of Year-End Annual Financial Statements:

• Prepare financial statements, including the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, and statement of cash flows, along with detailed notes and accounting policy information.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SMEs, or other applicable frameworks.
• Maintain ethical financial reporting practices in line with the SAICA Code of Conduct.

• Review files and financial statements prepared by other year-end accountants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Conduct Compilation and Independent Review engagements independently, adhering to ISRS 4410 and ISRE 2400 (Revised) standards.
• Ensure all engagements are completed efficiently and meet legal and disclosure requirements under the Companies Act.

• Perform robust and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, provisions, and fixed assets.
• Identify and rectify discrepancies, ensuring the balance sheet accurately represents the company’s financial position.

• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analyses.
• Contribute to the overall financial strategy by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.

• Education: Minimum BCompt (Hons) degree.
• Professional Training: Completed articles.
• Experience: At least 2 years of post-articles experience in a similar role.

• Proficiency on Draftworx software.
• Strong accounting acumen and familiarity with IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and other relevant frameworks.
• Competence in performing Compilation and Independent Review engagements independently.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to see the big picture and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage and mentor team members effectively.

• A commitment to ethical financial reporting and professional conduct.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines during year-end periods.
• A proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing corrective actions.
• An innovative mindset to continually be on the look out for new and improved ways of doing things to create efficiency and more seamless processes for the firm