Financial Specialist for Multi Client Accounting and Tax
Ad Hoc Client · Gauteng
Overview
A growing financial services firm in Gauteng needs a hands on Financial Specialist to manage accounting, bookkeeping, tax submissions, and business valuations for multiple clients. If you are a registered tax practitioner with a knack for client relationships and leadership potential, this role offers a negotiable salary, performance bonus, and the chance to help shape a business as it expands.
About the role
This is a hands on, entrepreneurial role where you will take ownership of the financial function for a portfolio of clients. You will manage day to day accounting and bookkeeping, prepare and submit tax returns, and compile business valuations and overview reports that help clients understand their financial position.
You will also prepare financial statements, management reports, and analyses while ensuring everything complies with accounting standards and tax legislation. Building strong client relationships is key, and you will be the go to person for financial guidance and problem solving.
As the business grows, you will help establish efficient processes and have the opportunity to lead and develop future staff members. The role is based in Gauteng and offers a negotiable salary with a performance bonus.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Registered Tax Practitioner (not negotiable)
- Strong knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, and financial reporting
- Understanding of statutory secretarial requirements
- Proficiency in accounting software and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven experience managing accounting and bookkeeping functions for multiple clients
- Extensive experience preparing and submitting tax returns and statutory tax submissions
- Experience compiling business valuations and comprehensive business overview reports
- Strong experience in financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and report writing skills
- Leadership ability and potential to manage and develop future staff
- High levels of accuracy, integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Manage accounting and bookkeeping functions for multiple clients, ensuring accurate and up to date financial records
- Prepare and submit tax returns and statutory tax submissions within prescribed deadlines
- Compile business valuations and comprehensive business overview reports
- Prepare and analyse financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory requirements
- Manage client relationships and provide professional financial support and guidance
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and financial reporting issues
- Manage multiple client portfolios, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery of services
- Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities to expand services
- Establish efficient work processes and maintain high standards of service delivery
- Provide leadership and oversee future staff appointments, training, and performance as the business grows
Benefits
Negotiable salary, performance bonus
Job details
- Organisation
- Ad Hoc Client
- Location
- Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you already have some solid accounting and tax experience under your belt and you are ready for more responsibility. The listing stresses that you must be a Registered Tax Practitioner, so make sure your registration number and proof are front and centre in your application.
Highlight any experience you have with business valuations and managing multiple client portfolios, as these are clearly important here. The company is looking for someone entrepreneurial who can grow with the business, so in your cover letter or interview, show that you are comfortable taking initiative and eventually leading a team.
Since the salary is negotiable, be ready to discuss your expectations based on your experience and the value you can bring. Good luck!
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