Pipeline: Junior Accountant - International Services

Job Description

An opportunity exists at Forvis Mazars in South Africa; an international professional services firm.

The role is for that of a Junior Accountant responsible for the end-to-end delivery of accounting, reporting and compliance under the iAOS model. The role will consist of ensuring the complete accounting function up until trial balance level, compile annual financial statements and perform reviews in accordance with the appropriate accounting framework 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 information.
• Perform and oversee the full accounting function up to TrialBalance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Review all day-to-day accounting transactions, including:
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Accounts payable processing
  • Accounts receivable processing
  • General ledger postings
  • Identify, investigate and resolve reconciling items and accounting discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepare, review and maintain monthly and annual working paper files (including tax computations)
• Compile Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in accordance with the appropriate accounting framework
• Process and reconcile monthly / bi-monthly client transactions and produce management accounts as required
• Complete and submit client statutory returns (VAT) and resolve tax queries, adhering to require deadlines and regulations
• Resolve review queries from Assistant Manager/Manager/Partner and do final entries as per Partner’s finalisation
• Accurate and timely preparation of the monthly invoicing and related specifications
• Emailing monthly statements to correct clients and maintaining up to date client contact details
• Attend to invoice queries
• Overseeing Know Your Client (KYC) processes including gathering client information, documentation and submission of required information
• Manage individual productivity and budgets (include completion of timesheets)
• Foster, build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised 3-year degree as per the SAIPA requirements
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting/auditing environment
• Excellent Computer skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
• Proficiency with accounting software / ERP systems is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Excellent customer focus
• Planning and organising skills
• Driver’s licence (preferred not essential)
• Own vehicle (preferred not essential)