Accounting and tax department manager

Great opportunity at a medium sized audit/accounting firm in Bellville exists for a manager in the Accounting & Taxation Department.

Job requirements:

Level: Mid Level
Experience: Completed SAIPA/SAICA Articles
Qualification: Accounting Degree
Salary: Market related – dependent on experience.
Sectors: Bookkeeping, Accounting, Financial Services, Taxation
Location: Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent time and priority management.
Professional conduct.
Ability to work as a team and lead a team.
Ability to work under pressure with multiple clients.
Ability to maintain and monitor high quality standards.
High customer service levels.
Willing to learn and work hard with a positive energy;
Bilingual - Afrikaans and English;
Own transport.
Experience in bookkeeping up to trial balance and management reports.
Experience in accounting up to preparation of financial statements accompanied by relevant working paper file.
Proficiency in income tax relating to trusts, companies and individuals.
Proficiency in e-filing.
Proficiency in caseware.
Proficiency in MS Office with good working knowledge of spreadsheets and Pastel.
Any other bookkeeping applications experience would be advantageous.
Greatsoft tax administration experience would be advantageous.
Recognised B.Comm Accounting / Financial qualification.
Membership of Professional Body (e.g. SAIPA) would be advantageous.
3 years’ experience in an accounting / auditing firm.

Job responsibilities:

To assist with the management of the accounting/tax department.
Gather client information.
Process and reconcile annual transactions from source documents.
VAT calculations and submissions;
Prepare working paper files.
Compile financial statements for individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies.
Prepare tax computations for individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies.
Resolve review queries from manager/partner and do final entries as per partner’s finalisation.
Assist with the administration of the tax function.
Working to budget and control of targets to ensure monthly targets are met.
Liaising and dealing with Clients, Supervisors and Partners on their expectations and requirements.
Training, assigning, scheduling, and coaching SAIPA trainees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; enforcing policies and procedures.