Professional Accountant (SAIPA), Durban

Forming part of a respected and established Accounting and Tax services team, the role of the Professional Accountant (SAIPA) will have responsibility for a wide range of financial accounting and reporting duties for a diversified portfolio of the firm's clients.

Based in Durban North, this established financial services firm, offers their growing portfolio of clients a wide range of expert, financial solutions with the goal to grow business. 

Duties include:

• Prepare financial reports
• Control costs through cost accounting.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger entries, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and tax filings.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Perform full bookkeeping and accounting functions up to trial balance.
• Handle VAT and PAYE reviews, invoicing, and debtors' collection.
• Calculate, reconcile, and submit IRP5.
• Assisting with Strategy Planning and Execution
• Risk Management – Identify and manage risks
• Provide tax-related advice and services
• Business Valuations
• Other agreed upon engagement on Business and Financial Services

Qualifications and experience required:

• Matric (NSC) and Degree in Finance or Accounting
• SAIPA registered professional accountant (have passed the SAIPA Professional Evaluation (PE) exam)
• SARS e-filing knowledge
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (Pastel and Xero Accounting knowledge)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• 1 - 3 years experience in a similar role
• Detail oriented, self-starter who can work autonomously
• Excellent communication skills and a team contributor

This role will suit a Professional Accountant who wants to add value and grow their career in an established and growing firm, where the career growth opportunities are not limited.

This is a full time, office based role in Durban North.