Rekenmeester – BVSA Port Elizabeth

Accountant opportunity: BVSA Port Elizabeth

 Responsibilities & duties:

• Assisting the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant as needed, but not limited to:
• Writing up of accounting records of clients on Pastel/Sage one Accounting – Processing to be done
• Performing key reconciliations as required for clients
• Examine, analyse, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements (IFRS for SME’s and IFRS)
• Drafting of financial statements in Caseware / Auditmate in line with the appropriate legislation and IFRS standards
• Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assisting in general accounting, tax and payroll relating duties for clients
• Preparation, calculation and submission of income tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts
• Controlling, follow up with SARS, disputing assessments and finalisation of income tax matters for individuals, companies and trusts
• Ensuring that you meet the minimum billings hours as per the BVSA standards
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Qualification & experience requirements:

• Strong knowledge of accounting and accounting concepts
• Excellent organising abilities
• Responsible and dedicated to “going the extra mile”
• Must demonstrate personal and time management skills in order to ensure deadlines are met
• Presentable and well spoken
• Is fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Computer literature in Pastel, VIP Payroll, Sage One Accounting, Xero, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office and SARS e-filling
• VAT Returns, PAYE and returns, UIF
• VAT and PAYE audits from SARS
• Efficient in submission and calculation income tax matters and returns
• Efficient in drafting of financial statements
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to work well in a team
• Some expected travelling
• Overtime will be required from time to time to meet client deadlines
• Articles completed for SAIPA articles
• Completed accounting degree or equivalent

Forward your CV to hr@bvsa.ltd

Closing date: 28 February 2021