Accountant: Independent Reviews - CPT at BDO South Africa

Description

• BDO Cape Town is looking for an accountant to work in the Business Services and Outsourcing Department.

Job specifications:

• Responsibility for portfolio of clients (individuals, trust companies and cc's) 
• Perform the following engagements:Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410 Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400 Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act Ensuring that proper planning is performed before execution Ensuring BDO SOP's are followed at all times.Reviewing junior staff working papers for sections allocated to themReviewing independent review files performed by junior staff Proposing journals to client Communicating with clients and making engagement arrangements, discuss engagement results Accounting duties Preparation, processing and maintenance of accounting records for numerous individual companies, cc and trusts from source documents Balance sheet reconciliations.Preparation of audit files and finalization of accounts Preparation of monthly management accounts Reconciliation of intercompany loan accounts.Preparation of interest schedules on loan accounts Processing monthly general journals, monthly reconciliation of expenses Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs Drafting financial statements in terms of relevant accounting disclosure requirements using Caseware Performing tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC's, special allowances (s12C, S12E, etc.)Preparation and submission of statutory returns Managing WIP and budgets on engagements, Updating manager and partner on progress of engagements.Mentoring junior staff both on the job and generally Ad-hoc processing on Pastel Partner, Xero or directly in Caseware Assist other staff members where needed attending to any other matters arising, such as tax queries etc. Outsourced projects when needed & other duties as may be required in line with the position.   

Requirements

• BCom Financial Accounting and Tax as majors 
• Hons. BCom in accounting or related qualification 
• SAIPA or SAICA articles 

Competencies:

• Preferred Working knowledge of most commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing) 
• Detailed knowledge of Caseware working papers   
• Ability to lead a team Work in a team and independently 
• Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal