Senior Accountant

Opportunity exists at Forvis Mazars in South Africa; an international professional services firm.The job role will consist of ensuring the complete accounting function up until trial balance level, compile annual financial statements and perform independent reviews in accordance with the review standard for a variety of client portfolios.If you have the right experience, want to work for a key player in the industry and have the drive to succeed and to build the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.Duties and Responsibilities:Gather client informationPrepare annual working paper files (including tax computations)Draft annual financial statements (AFS) on CasewareProcess and reconcile monthly / bi-monthly client transactions and produce management accounts as requiredProduce and submit client statutory returns (VAT) and resolve SARS queriesBudget vs actual analysis and reasons for overrunsPerform independent review engagements in accordance with the review standard (ISRE2400)Resolve review queries from Assistant Manager/Manager/Partner and do final entries as per Partner's finalisationManage individual productivity and budgets (include completion of timesheets)Provide Sage/Caseware/Xero support to clients upon requestFoster, build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external clientsMinimum Requirements:Recognised 3-year degree as per the SAIPA/SAICA requirements4+ years of experience in an accounting/auditing environment, completed SAIPA/SAICA articles is preferredProfessional membership preferredExcellent Computer skillsProficiency in MS Office, i.e Word, Excel and Outlook is essentialProficiency in Xero / Pastel / Sage is essentialProficiency in Caseware and Caseview is essentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent time management skillsQuality and detail orientedExcellent customer focusPlanning and organising skillsDriver's licence (preferred not essential)Own vehicle (preferred not essential)
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