Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper — SAIPA/SAICA

Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper — SAIPA/SAICA Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper — SAIPA/SAICA to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • VAT reconciliations (assistance with income tax and provisional tax submissions);
  • Payroll preparation;
  • Monthly accounting and processing up to trail balance;
  • Sorting and filing of financial records;
  • Preparation of year end schedules to support the preparation of annual financial statements as well as other admin duties;
  • Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis;
  • Monthly bank reconciliations;
  • Monthly journal entries;
  • Client liaison.

Requirements:

  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Xero);
  • Experience in VAT, PAYE and Income tax (SARS returns);
  • Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Accounting will be an advantage;
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans;
  • 4 7 years bookkeeping experience;
  • Deadline driven;
  • Payroll experience will be an advantage;
  • SAICA or SAIPA articles preferred;
  • Work efficiently under pressure;
  • Own transport;
  • Detail oriented.