Jobs at Outsourced CFO

Job Description

• We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accountant. We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Accountant to join their client services team. The successful candidate will specialize predominantly in preparing financial statements using Caseware, managing all aspects of eFiling submissions, and liaising proactively with SARS on
• This role requires a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced office environment, providing expert support to a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and compliant financial statements using Caseware software.
• Manage the full eFiling process for clients, including tax submissions (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Provisional Tax), SARS dispute resolution process, and update of representatives.
• Engage directly with SARS to resolve queries, discrepancies, and ensure compliance.
• Provide exceptional service to a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness.
• Regularly communicate with clients, providing insightful financial information and tax-related updates.
• Assist with tax planning and advisory services within established guidelines.
• ​Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation, financial regulations, and Caseware updates.

Requirements
Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in accounting, specifically with Caseware, eFiling, and SARS.
• Engaging directly with SARS to resolve issues
• ​Preparing financial statements

Requirements:

• Full-time, office-based role. (Flexible work arrangements will take effect after successful probation.) Dunkeld, Rosebank.
• Relevant bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Skills:

• Expert proficiency in Caseware Financial Statements software.
• Comprehensive understanding of eFiling systems and processes.
• Strong technical knowledge of SARS policies, procedures, and tax legislation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple client accounts and prioritize workload effectively.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative, in-office setting.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
   

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Job Description

• Outsourced CFO is hiring a Design & Marketing Assistant who supports the execution of digital marketing and content initiatives across the OCFO brand family, which includes OCFO Founders Events, and Founders Foundation.
• This role is key in supporting performance marketing initiatives by managing content operations and assisting with visual execution, responsibilities include content scheduling, design work, community management, event administration and newsletter support.

Job responsibilities will include, among other:

Design (Website & Collateral)

• Design assets for OCFO, Founders Events & Founders Foundation websites
• Assist in banner designs, one-pagers, flyers, social graphics, due diligence report graphics
• Update and maintain existing visual templates

Social Media Support

• Design content for social media posts based on briefs
• Create post copy using guidelines
• Support content calendar execution
• Community management: monitor comments, flag leads, engage where appropriate
• Capture photos and videos for social media & digital use, including events and internal content

Content Scheduling & Blog Uploads

• Schedule and upload blog content
• Source imagery and format layout for readability
• Basic SEO tagging and metadata

Case Study & Newsletter Support

• Support case study formatting and visual layouts
• Assist with content creation and design elements for newsletters
• Upload and manage newsletter content in email platform

Events - Admin & Design Support

• Assist with event-related collateral (presentations, signage, invites)
• Help with basic event logistics and admin support
• Liaise with coordinator to assist during execution phase

Marketing Admin & Ad-hoc tasks

• Assist with uploading content, formatting decks, and partner coordination
• Prepare visuals for reporting (social & paid channels)
• Light support for internal comms

Reporting & Brand Support

• Support in gathering data and screenshots
• Assist with formatting weekly/monthly leadership reports
• Help organize insights from analytics platforms into visual formats
• Assist in keeping branding consistent across platforms
• Contribute ideas for visual improvement across all channels

Requirements

• The ideal candidate for this position will hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field and have 1-3 years' experience in a design/marketing role.

Skills, Abilities & Characteristics of the ideal candidate;

• Proficient in Canva and Adobe Suite
• Actively exploring or utilizing AI in day-to-day work — whether through automation, analysis, or creative problem-solving
• Ambition and self-regard
• Multi-tasking and emotional self-awareness
• Flexibility & stress tolerance
• Dependability & optimism
• Social confidence and assertiveness
• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools and email marketing platforms
• Photography

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Job Description
Outsourced CFO is recruiting for an Accounting Consultant to join our team!

• As an Accounting Consultant, your role is to provide comprehensive client service and support while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations. You will be responsible for processing various financial transactions, reviewing the work of trainees, and compiling accurate financial statements and management reports. Additionally, you will engage with clients, build relationships, and assist in scoping their needs. Your role also includes providing training to junior staff members. Contributing to client administration tasks, participating in planning and administrative activities, fostering a positive company culture, and staying updated with the latest industry trends.

Job responsibilities will include, among others:
Client Service

• Process bank statements, supplier and customer bills, fixed assets, and other accounting tasks; review trainee work.    
• Ensure SARS compliance: VAT reconciliations, provisional/income tax calculations and submissions; review trainee tax work.    
• Compile management reports from monthly accounting records.    
• Compile annual financial statements for clients.    
• Prepare working papers for independent review engagements.    
• Perform and review monthly accounting to ensure accurate balance sheets and income statements.    
• Assist with payroll tasks: processing, reconciliations, EMP201/EMP501/COIDA/WCA submissions; review trainee work.    
• Engage with clients, build relationships, scope needs, and prepare client budgets; assist junior staff.    
• Provide secretarial services: annual returns, changes in year-end/directors, minutes and resolutions.

Providing Training

• Provide on-the-job training to Accounting Consultants, Junior Accounting staff, and Trainees; present training to the cloud accounting team.

Client Admin

• Update CRM with client details.    
• Perform client scoping, prepare proposals, and assist with client onboarding/offboarding.    
• Prepare agendas for monthly planning meetings with the Cloud Accounting Manager.    
• Submit timesheets on time.    
• Ensure timely rollout and sign-off of projects.    
• Review budgeted vs. actual hours spent on clients.    
• Attend and participate in company team events.    
• Develop and maintain a positive company culture.    
• Company Culture
• Promote and adhere to company values.    
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and respect.    
• Complete scheduled training.    
• Collaborate with the team on challenging tasks.    
• Provide deliverable training updates.    
• Stay updated with accounting industry changes and trends.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified SAIPA, AGA (SA), or CIMA professional with 2 years of post-articles experience, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Articles in Audit, proficiency with Draftworx and Xero, and a strong background in annual accounting and SARS compliance are highly advantageous.

Characteristics of the ideal candidate

• Initiative & Independence
• Multi-tasking & Problem Solving
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Relationships
• Dependability 
• Attention to Detail & Stress Tolerance
• Planning & Analytical Thinking