Professional Accountant
Core
Experienced Professional Accountant managing a portfolio of individual, trust, and corporate clients, handling accounting, tax, and financial reporting.
Role type
Mid-level Professional Accountant (SA)
Builds
Financial statements, tax returns, management accounts, and audit files for diverse client entities
Domain
Accounting and Taxation
Required skills
Portfolio management, financial record keeping, balance sheet reconciliation, audit file preparation, management accounting, general journal processing, expense reconciliation, financial statement preparation, tax calculation, statutory filing (VAT, PAYE, UIF, Return of Earnings), client communication, team mentoring, leadership
Preferred skills
Knowledge of accounting software, understanding of statutory requirements, ability to travel
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of clients including individuals, trusts, companies, and close corporations; Prepare, process, and maintain accounting records; Execute balance sheet reconciliations; Prepare audit files and finalize accounts; Prepare monthly management accounts; Process monthly general journals; Execute monthly expense reconciliations; Prepare and file statutory returns including VAT 201, EMP201, EMP501, and Return of Earnings; Handle tax queries; Communicate directly with clients and schedule appointments; Mentor and develop junior staff; Lead a team and work effectively both independently and within a team
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities