Accounting Consultant (Freelance)

Outsourced CFO · South Africa · posted today ago

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About this role

Outsourced CFO is looking for independent Accounting Consultants for project-based or contract engagements to support our clients with accounting, tax compliance, and advisory services.

Are you a qualified CA(SA), AGA, SAIPA, CIMA or CPA professional with 3 to 5 years experience in accounting? Are you looking for flexible, project-based work where you can leverage your expertise in accounting, compliance, and client service?
We are recruiting finance professionals located in South Africa who bring solid experience working within the USA and/or European markets. If you have navigated these financial landscapes and are now looking for a new challenge closer to home, we'd love to hear from you.
Job responsibilitieswill include, among other things:

Client Accounting & Tax Compliance

Process bank statements, supplier and customer bills, fixed assets, and other accounting tasks
Ensure SARS compliance, including VAT reconciliations, tax calculations, and submissions
Compile management reports and annual financial statements
Prepare working papers for independent review engagements
Conduct and review monthly accounting to ensure accurate financial statements
Assist with payroll processing (EMP201, EMP501, COIDA/WCA submissions)
Engage with clients, build relationships, and provide financial advisory support

Client Support & Advisory

Assist with client budget preparation
Provide secretarial services, including annual returns, company year-end changes, and board resolutions

Client Administration & Planning

Maintain accurate client records in the CRM
Assist with clients onboarding and offboarding
Prepare client proposals and project scopes
Manage your own schedule and workload while meeting client deadlines

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will hold aCA(SA), AGA, SAIPA or CIMAor similar professional qualifications. They will have3 to 5 years' experiencein accounting.

Characteristics of the ideal candidate:

Planning & Self-actualisation
Attention to detail & Problem solving
Analytical thinking & reality testing
Leadership & Independence
Rule-following

Skills and abilities of the ideal candidate:

Skills and abilities of the ideal candidate
Strong and effective management, time management, communication, technical and compliance skills
Team player
Xero Cloud accounting experience (desirable)