Position: SAICA Article Clerk
Job No: 202581
Location: Northriding
Salary: R 12 000 - R 15 000 Per Month
Job brief
An exciting opportunity is opening at a growing Auditing and Financial Services Firm in Northriding, JHB. We require aspiring future industry leading personnel who are willing to complete at least 3 years of SAIPA. Overall, the job description for 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. The role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and career growth within the accounting profession.
Responsibilities
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Assisting with financial reporting and work closely with senior accountants or auditors to prepare financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
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Conducting audits and being involved in auditing various client accounts and ensuring that the financial statements presented are in line with IFRS for SME.
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Bookkeeping and data capturing and processing financial transactions in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data.
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Taxation - assisting with tax compliance and completing tax returns.
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Conducting research and provide insights on financial and accounting matters.
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Client management- interact with clients, responding to queries, and building relationships with them.
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Staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments, including changes in accounting standards and tax laws.
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Ad hoc tasks - assist with various ad hoc tasks, such as project management, business advisory services, and other administrative tasks as required.
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Requirements and Skills
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Completed B.Com / B.Compt degree – SAIPA / Accounting Field
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English, pro-active and willing to take responsibility.
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Analytical with ability to work well under pressure.
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Diligent, deadline driven and focused.
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Administratively inclined and entrepreneurially minded.
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Good theoretical and technical background in Accounting, Auditing and Tax.
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Willing, interested and able to continue technical growth to become an industry leader in any of these fields.
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Keen interest in Financial Year End duties such as preparing Annual Financial Statements for clients.
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Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
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Valid driver’s license and own transport is essential.
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Living arrangements in close proximity to office preferred.
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Contactable references especially with regards to technical background (i.e. lectures or similar).
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Clear ITC and criminal record (and approval for us to do checks).
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Latest updated CV
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Copy of ID Document
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Proof of education background