Assistant Client Accounting Manager

3 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year


Assistant Client Accounting Manager

Minimum Requirements:

  • BCom degree with Accounting III, Auditing and Taxation (Preferred)
  • Diploma with Accounting III, Auditing and Taxation
  • SAIPA Qualified (Highly advantageous), or
  • 2+ years of experience in a similar role.

Skills:

  • Capable of engaging with both clients and team members in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Fluent in English, with proficiency in Afrikaans and Xhosa being a plus. Skilled in drafting reports and documentation. Solid general knowledge base.
  • Competent in delivering and creating training material for team members.
  • Able to guide and oversee the work of accountants, offering effective leadership and supervision.
  • Highly accurate, organized, decisive, with the ability to prioritize tasks and resolve problems efficiently.
  • Strong foundation in accounting principles, taxation, and auditing processes.
  • Capable of managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and initiate the processing of client transactions, including cheques, receipts, and invoices.
  • Conduct bank reconciliations and manage petty cash and cash control account reconciliations.
  • Maintain a fixed asset register and process journal entries for depreciation, provisions, salaries, and other relevant accounts.
  • Manage foreign exchange transactions and reconcile debtors and creditors statements.
  • Ensure proper accounting treatment for asset disposals and calculate capital gains or losses for tax purposes.
  • Analyze trial balances for accuracy and discuss results with clients.
  • Review key financial metrics (GP%, inventory, debtors, and creditors days) and perform analytical reviews.
  • Prepare draft financial statements and working paper files in compliance with GAAP for various entity types.
  • Calculate tax liabilities for individuals, sole proprietors, trusts, and other entities, and engage in tax planning.
  • Manage statutory returns, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and VAT submissions.
  • Reconcile VAT returns to the financial statements and monthly trial balances.
  • Complete tax returns for individuals, close corporations, trusts, and body corporates.
  • Identify financial risks, perform materiality calculations, and conduct statutory checks on legal documents.
  • Review and supervise the work of junior and intermediate accountants.
  • Review management representation letters and qualify accounting officer reports as necessary.

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