Fresh Jobs at Kisch IP

Overview

A law firm specializing in Intellectual Property is seeking to employ a FICA Compliance Officer with high administrative skills. The successful candidate has good oral and written communication skills with the ability to manage contract administration.

Does the above describe you?? If this is you, we would like to meet with you. Please submit a formal application (cover letter, most recent CV and degree certificates). Kindly take note that this is a contract position for the period of the project only.

The minimum required experience and competencies are as follows:

• Matric/Grade 12 (Certificate required);
• 4-6 years working in a FICA related environment;
• 2 years in a FICA Compliance Officer or similar role;
• MS Office proficiency;
• Administrative experience in a legal firm will be advantageous;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently in order to comply with deadlines;
• Good attention to detail, as accuracy is very important;
• Excellent administration skills to ensure an efficient filing and record-keeping system.

Key responsibilities and duties:

The duties and responsibilities of the FICA Compliance Officer will include, but not be limited to:

• Verification of FICA documents;
• Ensure that all relevant supporting documents are in place;
• Remain compliant with the POPI Act;
• Capturing of data on CMS:
• Adhere to set deadlines.

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Overview

Do you possess excellent administration skills with the ability to work independently? Are you able to deal with multiple priorities and manage your time effectively? Are you a dependable person who is confident to report and deliver outcomes for more than one director? We are looking for an experienced Junior Commercial Secretary who is able to hit the ground running. The successful candidate will be based at our Sandton office and will assist in the management of multiple commercial service functions. 

The successful candidate will provide support to the Directors and other team members in order to ensure that clients’ work is completed at a high standard and within strict timeframes / deadlines.

Minimum experience and competencies required:       

• Grade 12 (Matric);
• At least 2-3 years proven experience as a Commercial Department Administrator;
• Must have sound knowledge of Patricia, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations occurring as a result of workloads and/or deadlines;
• Ability to be discreet since the position will require dealing with certain confidential client information;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Client focus;
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently in order to comply with deadlines;
• Good attention to detail, as accuracy is very important;
• Excellent administration skills to ensure an efficient filing and record keeping system;
• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain an orderly working environment;
• A strong sense of teamwork and good interpersonal skills;
• Punctual, flexible and reliable;
• Good work ethic;
• Must display initiative and a keenness to learn.

Key responsibilities and duties:

The duties and responsibilities of the Junior Commercial Secretary will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensuring quick and accurate typing, and/or editing and/or drafting of documents;
• Ensuring accurate and efficient record keeping on Patricia i.e., opening of new files, updating deadlines and file covers on diary tab, correct labelling of documents, updating of client information etc.;
• Ensuring that all correspondence (emails and courier parcels etc.) received is dealt with in an efficient and timeous manner;
• Maintaining a neat, tidy, updated and accurate filing system in line with departmental requirements i.e. files, documents, presentations and spreadsheets;
• Ensuring accurate management of Directors’ diary i.e. scheduling of meetings, teleconferencing etc.;
• Effectively assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the office;
• Friendly and prompt answering of telephones, transferring of calls to appropriate individuals, efficiently taking of messages;
• Ensuring effective management of debtors upon receipt of monthly debtors report i.e. regular follow up with debtors and timeous resolving of any invoice queries;
• Ensuring effective management of disbursements (printing, counsels fees, third party disbursements);
• Capturing of disbursements;
• Preparing and finalizing of invoices;
• Preparation of quotations (within input from the attorneys within the department);
• Emailing of invoices to clients;
• Preparation of standard documents as required by the attorneys within the department;
• Renewing and registering Defensive Company Names in South Africa and Namibia (suitable training to be provided);

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Overview

A law firm specializing in Intellectual Property is seeking to employ a post-grad qualified accountant with high analytical and technical skills. The successful candidate has good oral and written communication skills with the ability to analyse, interpret and report on financial information in order to drive positive financial change in the firm.

Does the above describe you? Do you thrive in a high-pressured environment? If this is you we would like to meet with you. Please submit a formal application (cover letter, most recent CV and degree certificates).  Applications not accompanied by a cover letter motivating their application will not be considered

Minimum required experience and competencies:

• Degree qualified accountant with at least 5 years experience in a similar role (legal industry experience preferable);
• Must be highly computer literate with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint;
• Must have proven experience in accounting systems (Elite will be highly advantageous);
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations occurring as a result of workloads and/or deadlines;
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently in order to comply with deadlines;
• Ability to be discreet since the position will require dealing with a lot of confidential information;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to manage and motivate staff (proven record of managing staff compliment of 10+);
• Good attention to detail;
• Strong project management skills to ensure projects are completed within the given timeframes;
• A strong sense of teamwork and good interpersonal skills;
• Strong business acumen;
• Ability to effectively deal with third parties i.e. SARS, banks and service providers;
• Flexible and reliable;
• Good work ethics.

Key responsibilities and duties:

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant will include, but not be limited to:

• Adhering to and implementing internal processes to ensure that all tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently:
• Accurate financial analyses and timeous reports to management and Exco in order to assist with strategic planning;
• Accurate bank and cashflow forecasts and controlling of income and expenditure;
• Timeous and accurate preparation and reviewing of financial and statutory reports;
• Working proactively to identify and drive change to improve financial performance of the firm;
• Preparing and managing quarterly annual budgets;
• Managing attorney trust accounts;
• Continues improvement of processes and ensuring compliance with existing processes;
• Ensuring timely annual audits in line with good accounting practices;
• Ensuring that all appropriate taxes are timeously paid and that refunds due to the firm are received timeously;
• Monitoring and assisting in the reporting and recovery of large aged debts
• Management and development of the finance team;
• Assisting with and improving on the firm’s BBBEE status.
• QMS & ISO
• FICA Compliance
• Know off shore structures
• Debtors and Creditor management
• Tax Compliance