Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Oversee and assess trial balances against supporting documentation to guarantee accurate and dependable reporting and system integrity.

• Implement, manage, and supervise client bookkeeping tasks in line with established quality standards.

• Act as the main liaison for a client portfolio, offering customized accounting advice, software assistance, and effective communication.

• Generate annual financial statements in accordance with relevant reporting frameworks and required assurance levels.

• Ensure adherence to statutory compliance with SARS, CIPC, the Companies Act, and other relevant legislation.

• Manage eFiling administration and assemble comprehensive, well-documented audit packs in response to SARS audits.

• Prepare and file income tax returns for individuals and corporations, provisional tax, VAT, PAYE, and registrations.

• Supervise complete payroll processing, leave management, and contract interpretations.

• Assess, investigate, and apply software and automated tools to enhance client operational processes and workflows.

• Record operational systems and procedures for implementation among team members and clients.

• Conduct training for clients and colleagues on accounting software, systems, and workflow expectations.

• Promote client compliance, precision, process enhancement, and straightforward financial guidance across a portfolio of expanding businesses.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed degree or equivalent qualification in accounting.

• At least 3 years of experience as an accountant reviewing accounts, preparing financial reports, drafting annual financial statements, and filing tax returns across all tax categories.

• Active membership (or active enrollment in an accreditation programme) with a recognized governing body such as SAICA, SAIPA, SAIT, ACCA, or CIMA.

• Extensive technical knowledge across all tax categories, including corporate tax, individual tax, provisional tax, VAT, PAYE, customs, international tax matters, and cryptocurrency.

• High proficiency with SARS eFiling.

• A reliable laptop suitable for professional use and a stable internet connection capable of supporting video conferencing.

• Proven ability to research, evaluate, and implement operational software solutions.

• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms, particularly Xero, Dext, Expensify, and SimplePay.

• Experience with SARS eFiling.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote working arrangement without the need for daily commuting.

• Support for professional development and encouragement for career advancement.

• A culture focused on kindness, collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.

• Access to modern cloud accounting software and automated operational tools.