Article clerk

A SAIPA article clerk is challenging and varied, and the successful candidate will need to be highly analytical, detail-oriented and able to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities:

Assisting with financial reporting and work closely with senior accountants or auditors to prepare financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.

Conducting audits and being involved in auditing various client accounts and ensuring that the financial statements presented are in line with IFRS for SME

Bookkeeping and data capturing and processing financial transactions in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data

Taxation - assisting with tax compliance and completing tax returns

Conducting research and provide insights on financial and accounting matters

Client management- interact with clients, responding to queries, and building relationships with them Staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments, including changes in accounting standards and tax laws

Ad hoc tasks - assist with various ad hoc tasks, such as project management, business advisory services, and other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements and Skills:

Completed B.Com/B.Compt degree SAIPA / Accounting Field

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English

Pro-active and willing to take responsibility

Analytical with ability to work well under pressure

Diligent, deadline driven and focused

Administratively inclined and entrepreneurially minded

Good theoretical and technical background in Accounting, Auditing and Tax

Willing, interested and able to continue technical growth to become an industry leader in any of these fields

Keen interest in Financial Year End duties such as preparing Annual Financial Statements for clients

Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team

Valid drivers license and own transport is essential

Living arrangements in close proximity to office preferred

Contactable references especially with regards to technical background (i.e. lectures or similar)

Clear ITC and criminal record (and approval for us to do checks)

If you are a passionate and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the fintech and online accounting space please apply if you match the above criteria.

Should you not have received a response to your application within two weeks of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.