Independent Reviewer (Finance), Gqeberha

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an Independent Reviewer (Finance) for a permanent vacancy based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

POSITION INFO:

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:    
 

• Recognized B.Com Accounting / Financial qualification.
• Membership of Professional Body (e.g. SAIPA / SAICA).
• 1 - 2 years post-article experience in an accounting/auditing environment.
• Experience in performing independent reviews.
• Proficiency in MS Office with good working knowledge of Excel and Pastel.
• Caseware proficiency essential, including drafting of financial statements in Caseview.
• Proficient in the application of IFRS for SME.
• Experienced in preparation of Company, Close Corporations, Trusts, Sole Proprietors, and personal financial statements.
• Proficient in providing accounting assistance and passing adjusting journal entries to take accounting records to financial statement level. 
• Proficient in calculating tax (including deferred tax) for companies, close corporations, trusts, sole proprietors, and personal financial statements. 
• Ability to operate independently with limited technical guidance.

• Independent reviews of companies that do not require audits
• Compilation of financial statements of companies and close corporations
• Compilation of financial statements of related entities (personal, trusts, etc.)
• Duties and responsibilities:
• Compile annual financial statements for individuals, trusts, close corporations, and companies, perform independent reviews, and attend to all related administration requirements: Gather client information; Draft financial statements and provide accounting assistance where necessary; Prepare working paper files; Resolve review queries from Partner and do final entries as per Partner’s finalization. 
• Provide accounting assistance and pass adjusting entries to bring accounting records to a level where financial statements can be prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting framework. 
• Process and reconcile annual transactions from source documents. 
• Calculate and account for income tax and deferred tax. 
• Prepare tax computations for individuals, trusts, close corporations, and companies. 
• Preparation of budget; control of targets to ensure monthly targets are met. 
• Liaising and dealing with Clients, Supervisors, and Partners on their expectations and requirements. 
• Assess the needs of new clients.