Accountant at CLS Human Capital Specialists

ACCOUNTANT

Introduction

• A financial accounting firm based in Pretoria East is seeking a qualified Accountant (SAIPA/ SAICA) to join their team. Responsible for preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum education (essential):

• B.Com Accounting Degree (SAIPA/SAICA)

Minimum education (desirable):

• Honours Degree in Accounting

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• Completed Articles
• 1- 2 post article experience is beneficial

Required nature of experience:

• Full bookkeeping experience up to trial balance (Including debtors management, creditors management, general ledger)
• Commercial experience
• Tax compliance
• Statutory compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Compile of financial statements
• Month end procedure management
• Team management
• Beneficial if articles were completed at an accounting firm
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Sage One or any cloud-based software would be advantageous
• Experience with SARS e-filling would be beneficial
• Strong accounting background rather than auditing

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Accounting Software (ie Pastel / Xero/ Sage Business Online)
• Microsoft Excel advance
• SARS efiling
• Risk Assessment
• Measurement Analysis and Interpretation
• Ratio Analysis
• CIPC
• Compile financial statements on Draftworx and CaseWare
• Maintain fixed asset register