Senior Executive - Accounting
Description
Responsibilities
- Responsible for a portfolio of clients.
- Preparation and review of management accounts and tax returns.
- Preparation and review of monthly VAT returns and VAT recapitulative statements.
- Preparation and review of tax returns.
- Liaising with the auditors.
- Develop the technical ability and mentor junior accountants.
- Effective task XXXX XXXX junior accountants and review of work to ensure quality control.
- Meeting with clients forming part of the assigned portfolio and attending to clients requests and queries.
What are we looking for?
Qualifications
- A full qualification in accounting or close to completing a university degree at master`s level in Accounting, ACA or ACCA.
Experience
- At least 2 years experience in a client accounting role
Key Requirements
- Have a sound knowledge of the IFRS and GAPSME reporting standards as well as the Income Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act
- Conversant with standard software packages, proficient in MS Excel and be ready to learn company-specific software if required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work with a team and possess strong interpersonal skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritise and deliver within tight time frames.
- Have an interest to be exposed to payroll, tax returns and tax computations.