BDO Business Services Outsourcing has a vacancy for a Senior Accountant who will help in maintaining/managing portfolios of monthly and annual accounting clients. Competencies Responsibility for portfolio of clients (Individuals, Trust, Companies and Close Corporations) Perform the following engagements Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410 Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400 Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act Ensuring that proper planning is performed before execution Ensuring BDO SOPs are followed at all times Reviewing working paper files performed by junior staff Proposing journals to client Communicating with clients and making engagement arrangements, discuss engagement results Accounting duties Preparation, processing and maintenance of accounting records for numerous Individuals, Trust, Companies and Close Corporations from source documents Balance sheet reconciliations Preparation of audit files and finalization of accounts Preparation of monthly management accounts Processing monthly general journals Monthly reconciliation of expenses Drafting financial statements in terms of relevant accounting disclosure requirements (IFRS and IFRS for SMEs) using CaseWare Performing tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC's, special allowances (s12C, S12E, etc.)) Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT 201, EMP 201, EMP501 and return of earnings Managing WIP and budgets on engagements Updating manager and partner on progress of engagements Mentoring junior staff both on the job and general Assist other staff members where needed Attending to any other matters arising, such as tax queries etc in collaboration with other departments within the organisation Outsourced assignments when needed Seek opportunities to grow department and client base Other duties as may be required in line with the position Skills Requirements BCom Financial Accounting and Tax as majors (preferred Hons. BCom accounting but not a requirement) 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting/similar organisation Competed SAIPA or SAICA articles preferred Working knowledge of most commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing) Detailed knowledge of CaseWare working papers Role Requirements Ability to lead a team Work in a team and independently Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal Good IT skills to grow the digitisation process within BDO Ability to travel #J-18808-Ljbffr