Description
The team actively manages a varied and dynamic range of engagement types. All parts of the BDO Annual work team use their skills, insight and integrity to handle the appointed engagements to enable BDO to deliver sustainable growth. Actively participates in engagement teams, provides technical support to junior engagement staff in area of expertise. Assists Senior Accountant and management in application of processes in engagements to ensure compliance with the relevant standards and processes and advise on improvements identified in existing processes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains the client relationship through communication, listening and responsiveness
Ability to work in a team and independently
Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal
Ability to travel in and around the greater Pretoria (own transport or public)
Assures quality and efficiency in engagement processes.
Execute planned assignments as part of a team on each engagement:
Annual write-up of accounting records utilising the firms preferred software tool, i.e. Xero, SAGE Online, Pastel Partner, Agreed-upon Procedures, Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410
Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410
Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400
Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act and Companies Act
Proposing journals to client (via Senior / Manager)
Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs on Caseware(Intermediate level)
Performing basic tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC's, special allowances (s12C, s12E, etc)
Managing own WIP and budgets on engagements with the assistance of the Senior / Manager
Updating Senior and manager on progress of engagements
Assist other staff members where needed
Other duties as may be required in line with the position.
Implement and follow standard operating procedures and quality process manuals to ensure engagements meet the required standards. Provide feedback on areas of improvement
Identify cross-selling opportunities of other BDO services to current clients and reporting to management
Mentors junior staff and leads team in own area of expertise through on the job training and support.
Delivers clear and coherent messages to Management on quantitative issues and reviews
Attends required training
Recommend areas of training and development to senior staff
Requirements
Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent
Minimum:
B.Com Accounting Degree
Advantageous:
Hons. B.Com (Accounting or CTA)
Completed SAICA articles
Membership
Registered with SAICA or SAIPA
Work Experience
1 - 2 years' experience
Knowledge
An understanding of:
IFRS
IFRS for SME's
ISRE 2400 (Revised)
ISRS 4410
Close Corporations Act
Companies Act
Trust Property Control Act
Income Tax Act
Value Added Tax Act
Other legislative and compliance requirements
Microsoft Office Suite of Applications
Accounting software, i.e. Xero, Pastel
Detailed knowledge of Caseware Working papers