SAIPA or AGA Qualified Accountant

Description:

• Lead and Manage Accounting portfolio: Plan, execute, and manage accounting deadlines for a diverse range of clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with various Tax Acts and Companies Act.
• Supervise and Mentor Junior Staff: Manage and provide guidance to SAIPA accountants and SAIPA trainees, overseeing their work, offering mentorship, and fostering their professional development.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships while understanding their business needs and delivering tailored audit solutions.
• Review and Quality Control: Review the work of juniors, ensuring all client files, reports, records, and financial statements meet the firm’s quality standards and adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify client risks and internal control issues, recommending practical solutions to mitigate risks and improve clients' financial operations.
• Budget and Resource Management: Oversee the efficient allocation of resources, manage accounting budgets/targets, and ensure accounting work is completed within the agreed timelines and financial parameters.
• Ensure Compliance with Regulations: Stay up to date with changes in tax laws, auditing standards (ISA), and other regulatory requirements, ensuring audits are compliant with the latest legislation.
• Contribute to Business Development: Assist senior management in identifying new business opportunities, preparing client proposals, and expanding existing client relationships.
• Process Improvement and Efficiency: Continuously assess and enhance internal audit processes, identifying areas for improvement to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve client service.
• Oversee Monthly Accounting Processes: Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all financial transactions, including reconciling accounts, updating ledgers, and preparing month-end closing entries in compliance with accounting principles and firm policies.
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts: Compile, analyse, and present monthly management accounts, providing detailed insights into the firm’s financial performance. Collaborate with the Director to highlight trends, variances, and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage VAT Compliance: Ensure the accurate calculation and submission of VAT returns, maintaining compliance with South African VAT regulations. Handle VAT disputes and inquiries, liaising with SARS as necessary.
• Administer Payroll Processing: Process the firm’s monthly payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of employee salaries, benefits, and statutory deductions, including PAYE, UIF, an