SAIPA _ARTICLE – CLERKSHIP

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

• Assisting with financial reporting and work closely with senior accountants or auditors to prepare financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
• Conducting audits and being involved in auditing various client accounts and ensuring that the financial statements presented are in line with IFRS for SME.
• Bookkeeping and data capturing and processing financial transactions in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data.
• Taxation – assisting with tax compliance and completing tax returns.
• Conducting research and provide insights on financial and accounting matters.
• Client management- interact with clients, responding to queries, and building relationships with them.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments, including changes in accounting standards and tax laws.
• Ad hoc tasks – assist with various ad hoc tasks, such as project management, business advisory services, and other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements and Skills:

• Completed B.Com/B.Compt degree – SAIPA / Accounting Field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English, pro-active and willing to take responsibility.
• Analytical with ability to work well under pressure.
• Diligent, deadline driven and focussed.
• Administratively inclined and entrepreneurially minded.
• Good theoretical and technical background in Accounting, Auditing and Tax.
• Willing, interested and able to continue technical growth to become an industry leader in any of these fields.
• Keen interest in Financial Year End duties such as preparing Annual Financial Statements for clients.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport is essential.
• Living arrangements in close proximity to office preferred.
• Contactable references especially with regards to technical background (i.e. lectures or similar).
• Clear ITC and criminal record (and approval for us to do checks).
• Latest updated CV
• Copy of ID Document
• Proof of education background

Salary: R10,000.00 – R12,000.00 per month

If you are a passionate and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the fintech and online accounting space, we would love to hear from you.