Intermediate Accountant (JHB Illovo) at BDO South Africa

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with standards and monthly management accounts
• Preparation of accurate working papers and reconciliations to support the annual financial statements and monthly management accounts
• Timeous submission of monthly VAT returns and management accounts.
• Explains various accounting terminology and processes to clients              
• Assist clients with accounting procedures and policies         
• Acts as the liaison between client and managers
• Plans, organises and leads work of self and subordinates
• Improves margins through efficiency and grow client portfolio
• Actively promotes Xero to clients and provides Xero support as and when required.         
• Lead the Caseware system
• Mentors and provides feedback to team and junior accountants

Requirements

Qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience, and Knowledge 

• Grade 12 
• Bcom Accounting
• Completion of SAICA/SAIPA learnership (advantageous)

Work Experience

• 3 to 4 years in bookkeeping/accounting
• Preparation of AFS in Caseware