Consultant

Consultant position available. Job Purpose: To provide support to job managers and act as a liaison between SAIPA trainees, clients, and internal teams to execute various accounting tasks as outlined below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly Accounting:
  • Prepare and review management accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including bank statements, supplier invoices, and journals.
• Tax Compliance:
  • Prepare and submit tax returns, including Income Tax and VAT, on E-filing (VAT201, EMP201, EMP501).
  • Maintain compliance with tax regulations and update procedures as needed.
• Financial Statement Preparation:
  • Prepare Annual Financial Statements in accordance with the Companies Act and IFRS.
  • Conduct independent reviews of financial statements.
• Team Management and Training:
  • Manage and supervise small teams, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
  • Provide training to staff and clients on accounting procedures and software.
• Client and Stakeholder Liaison:
  • Liaise with Directors, clients, and auditors to address queries and provide necessary documentation.
  • Ensure effective communication and resolution of issues.
• Payroll Processing:
  • Process payroll in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Reconciliation and Analysis:
  • Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and ensure creditors reconciliations are completed.
  • Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of recordings.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Utilize accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Payspace, Dext/Hubdoc, and Syft effectively.

Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements:
  • BCom Degree with majors in Accounting, Taxation, and Management Accounting.
• Experience:
  • SAIPA Articles completed.
  • Minimum of 1 year post-articles experience in a similar role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in accounting software: Xero, Sage, Payspace, Dext/Hubdoc, Syft.
  • Strong understanding of tax compliance and financial regulations.
• Management and Training:
  • Ability to manage small teams and provide effective training to staff and clients.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile accounts and analyze financial data.
• Communication:
  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, directors, and auditors.
• Adaptability:
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.