This role offers handsâon exposure to accounting, independent reviews, audit engagements, and SARS interactionsincluding full taxâreturn submission and dispute resolutionwith structured mentorship and study support.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for clients in accordance with IFRS and SA GAAP
- Perform general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Independent Reviews & Audits
- Assist in planning and executing independent review engagements
- Support audit teams with testing, documentation, and client liaison
- SARS Interaction & TaxâReturn Submission
- Prepare, submit, and manage all client tax returns (VAT, PAYE, corporate income tax, and personal income tax) to SARS
- Manage SARS queries, assessments and correspondence on behalf of clients
- Liaise with SARS officials to resolve tax disputes or audit findings
- Client Interaction
- Act as a point of contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely responses and clear communication
- Coordinate with clients to gather necessary information and resolve queries
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify process inefficiencies and propose enhancements
- Participate in internal training sessions and knowledgeâsharing forums
- Work Experience:
- 23 years experience in an accounting role
- Handsâon exposure to independent reviews preferred
- Audit experience is an advantage
- Proven experience preparing and submitting tax returns (VAT, PAYE, corporate income tax, personal income tax) and managing SARS enquiries
- Busy with Degree or completed Degree and Articles (Salary depending on qualifications and experience)
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of IFRS
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Vâlookups, macros)
- Inâdepth knowledge of SARS processes and tax legislation
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
- Proactive problemâsolving and analytical mindset
- Interpersonal:
- Teamâoriented, with the ability to work independently when required
- Clientâfocused attitude with strong relationshipâbuilding skills
