Senior Bookkeeper
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Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements internal controls and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.In financial statement audit at PwC you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error and to issue an auditors report that includes the auditors opinion.
Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.
Role Summary:
As a Senior Associate youll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to
Qualifications / Certifications :
Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience in a professional environment.
Experience required:
12 years related experience
Responsibilities of role:
Proactively assist in the management of several clients while reporting to Managers and above
Train and lead staff
Establish effective working relationships directly with clients
Contribute to the development of your own and teams technical acumen
Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts (to prepare VAT returns) Final trial balances Financial statements and tax computations for a portfolio of clients in order to meet client SARS and any other deadlines.
Time management through an electronic timekeeping system (time sheets)
Responsible for monitoring the costs on the client jobs assigned to him/her.
Prepare cost analyses and bills upon completion of assignments.
Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues
Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients
Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand
Additional Job Description
Completion of VAT returns would be an advantage.
Experience on Caseware would be an advantage.
Experience with farmers and farming tax would be an advantage.
An organised individual who is able to take responsibility for their portfolio with minimum supervision and multi task where necessary.
Excellent communication and time management skills
Role related attributes:
Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience in a professional environment.
Must have worked with a portfolio of clients having been responsible for client correspondence (speaking directly to clients to obtain information etc) as well as correspondence with third parties (eg. Banks).
Able to gather all financial information to prepare annual financial statements; drafting of year end journals; preparation of annual financial statements; compilation of tax computation and calculation of tax liability; and compilation of accounting working papers. The above are for individuals partnerships close corporations small companies and trusts.
Preparation of monthly management accounts on Pastel or Xero including ability to reconcile bank and VAT control account to VAT return where necessary.
Proficient at using Excel Microsoft Word google suite pastel Xero and Caseware
Be able to work in a Highperformance team
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoJob Posting End Date
May 29 2025Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
