Senior Accountant (Drafting) (Western Cape) at BDO South Africa

BDO South Africa has a vacancy for an Senior Accountant within the Business Services and Outsourcing in our Cape Town office.
The Primary Purpose of the Job is to assist with the drafting of Annual Financial Statements in compliance with IFRS or IRFS for SME's or GRAP.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:


Obtain drafting request form from trainee/manager.
Obtain prior year signed Annual financial statements (AFS) and case ware file from trainee/manager.
Confirm that the prior year signed Annual financial statements (AFS) agree to the prior year case ware file.
Obtain a Public interest score (PIS) working paper from trainee/manager.
Confirm from the trainee/manager whether the current year AFS should comply with IFRS or IRFS for SMEs.
Create a roll forward of the prior year case ware file.
Create new case ware file from scratch if it's a new client or if the prior year case ware file is not on the server.
Obtain a current year trial balance from trainee or manager and confirm that it balances.
Import the trial balance into case ware.
Map new accounts.
To obtain note disclosure information from audit team / client for inclusion in AFS and to assess reasonability of the information
Perform a spelling check.
Place case ware file on the server.
Email the Annual financial statements (AFS) to manager/trainee and explain all the issues encountered during drafting.
Follow up on review notes.
Follow up on whether the Annual financial statements (AFS) have been signed or not.
Assist trainees with case ware issues
Assist trainees with working papers when not balancing


Requirements
Qualifications:


BCom Financial Accounting and Tax as majors (preferred Hons. BCom accounting but not a requirement)
Competed SAIPA or SAICA articles preferred
Honours (Desirable)


Experience:


3 years Specific drafting experience
4-5 years Specific drafting experience (Desirable)


Knowledge:


Knowledge of accounting principles
Knowledge of accounting software
Working knowledge of most commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing)
Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements
Detailed knowledge of Caseware working papers


Technical Competencies:


Excellent Accounting skills
Excellent Data management skills
Ability to develop systems, processes and continuous improvement methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning, organizing and information control ability
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent client service skills


Behavioral Competencies:


Good Interpersonal skills
Thorough attention to detail
Task driven and delivery focused
Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
Professionalism
Ability to maintain confidentiality


BDO Core Competencies:


Relationships and Collaboration
Exceptional Client Service
Business Growth
Engaging people
Leadership
Quality, Risk management and Operational performance