Accountant

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking on behalf of our client a Accountant (SAIPA) to join their team based in Kempton Park Gauteng.

This office-based role is suited to a SAIPA-qualified accountant who has completed their articles and has a minimum of two years experience within a firm. The position focuses primarily on preparing work papers compiling financial statements and supporting audit and compliance processes ensuring accuracy adherence to accounting standards and high-quality financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review financial statements for clients across various industries.
Compile and maintain working papers supporting financial reporting.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of client accounting records.
Assist in audit engagements including preparation of schedules and responding to queries.
Support tax compliance and statutory filings including VAT and income tax submissions.
Liaise directly with clients to gather information and resolve accounting queries.
Review and mentor junior staff or trainees ensuring work quality.
Apply SA accounting standards (IFRS/GRAP) in day-to-day work.
Prepare reconciliations trial balances and account analyses.
Assist in budgeting and forecasting where required by clients.
Identify financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Support special projects or ad-hoc client requests.
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with professional ethics.
Contribute to process improvements within the firms accounting practices.
Provide technical accounting guidance to clients and junior staff.

Requirements

Matric certificate.
Degree in Accounting or Finance.
SAIPA membership.
Completion of articles
Minimum 2 years experience within a firm.
Valid drivers license and own vehicle.
Strong understanding of accounting principles financial reporting and statutory compliance.
Excellent attention to detail analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Accounting Skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS/GRAP financial statements reconciliations and statutory compliance.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial data identify discrepancies and provide actionable recommendations.
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in work papers financial statements and audits.
Problem-Solving: Capable of resolving complex accounting and client-related issues.
Client Management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with clients and resolving queries.
Leadership & Mentoring: Ability to guide and review the work of junior staff and trainees.
Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines under pressure.
Ethical & Professional Conduct: Maintains confidentiality and adherence to SAIPA and professional standards.
IT Proficiency: Competent in accounting software (Pastel QuickBooks Sage or similar) and Microsoft Office especially Excel.
Adaptability: Able to handle multiple clients industries and ad-hoc projects.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively with colleagues to ensure quality deliverables.

Required Skills:

Strong understanding of accounting principles financial reporting and statutory compliance. Excellent attention to detail analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and client relationship skills. Technical Accounting Skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS/GRAP financial statements reconciliations and statutory compliance. Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial data identify discrepancies and provide actionable recommendations. Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in work papers financial statements and audits. Problem-Solving: Capable of resolving complex accounting and client-related issues. Client Management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with clients and resolving queries. Leadership & Mentoring: Ability to guide and review the work of junior staff and trainees. Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines under pressure. Ethical & Professional Conduct: Maintains confidentiality and adherence to SAIPA and professional standards. IT Proficiency: Competent in accounting software (Pastel QuickBooks Sage or similar) and Microsoft Office especially Excel. Adaptability: Able to handle multiple clients industries and ad-hoc projects. Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively with colleagues to ensure quality deliverables.

Required Education:

Matric certificate. Degree in Accounting or Finance. SAIPA membership. Completion of articles .Minimum 2 years experience within a firm.

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking on behalf of our client a Accountant (SAIPA) to join their team based in Kempton Park Gauteng.This office-based role is suited to a SAIPA-qualified accountant who has completed their articles and has a minimum of two years experience within a firm. The position focus...

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking on behalf of our client a Accountant (SAIPA) to join their team based in Kempton Park Gauteng.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review financial statements for clients across various industries.
Compile and maintain working papers supporting financial reporting.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of client accounting records.
Assist in audit engagements including preparation of schedules and responding to queries.
Support tax compliance and statutory filings including VAT and income tax submissions.
Liaise directly with clients to gather information and resolve accounting queries.
Review and mentor junior staff or trainees ensuring work quality.
Apply SA accounting standards (IFRS/GRAP) in day-to-day work.
Prepare reconciliations trial balances and account analyses.
Assist in budgeting and forecasting where required by clients.
Identify financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Support special projects or ad-hoc client requests.
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with professional ethics.
Contribute to process improvements within the firms accounting practices.
Provide technical accounting guidance to clients and junior staff.

Requirements

Matric certificate.
Degree in Accounting or Finance.
SAIPA membership.
Completion of articles
Minimum 2 years experience within a firm.
Valid drivers license and own vehicle.
Strong understanding of accounting principles financial reporting and statutory compliance.
Excellent attention to detail analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Accounting Skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS/GRAP financial statements reconciliations and statutory compliance.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial data identify discrepancies and provide actionable recommendations.
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in work papers financial statements and audits.
Problem-Solving: Capable of resolving complex accounting and client-related issues.
Client Management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with clients and resolving queries.
Leadership & Mentoring: Ability to guide and review the work of junior staff and trainees.
Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines under pressure.
Ethical & Professional Conduct: Maintains confidentiality and adherence to SAIPA and professional standards.
IT Proficiency: Competent in accounting software (Pastel QuickBooks Sage or similar) and Microsoft Office especially Excel.
Adaptability: Able to handle multiple clients industries and ad-hoc projects.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively with colleagues to ensure quality deliverables.