Job Description

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.