Technical Department: Accounting Specialist (Centurion)
Closing date for applications: 31 January 2023
Technical Department
Accounting Specialist
January 2023
WHO WE ARE: COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
At Nexia SAB&T we dream big, and we deliver! We value creativity, persistence, and innovation – passionately believing that through teamwork that we can all reach greater heights. Since 1994, we have been innovating and changing the game of how auditors are seen and work.
WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT TO US:
To uphold technical and quality standards and ensure effective risk management. To provide technical support services to directors and staff as well as external clients. Ensuring that support is provided in time and within expected time limits, through effective and efficient people and other resources management.
WHAT YOU NEED, IN ORDER TO APPLY:
- CA(SA)
- Computer Literate (MS Office)
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge
- Keeping abreast of technical updates and legislation changes
- Report writing
EXPERIENCE:
- More than 3 years working experience in a similar type industry with at least 1 year experience in managing a team.
YOUR PURPOSE:
Consultation and support services
- Provide technical opinions on accounting matters
- Perform technical reviews on Annual Financial Statements
- Provide technical opinions on accounting matters
- Perform research on accounting matters and new standards
- Perform advisory and consulting role on listed entity audit engagements
- Liaise with JSE on technical matters and assist in drafting response letters to JSE
- Attend client/audit committee meetings for discussion of technical matters (as required)
- Liaise with technical support service clients
- Provide ad-hoc technical advisory services to Nexia SAB&T directors and staff
Thought Leadership
- Identify topics and publishing of thought leadership articles
- Liaise with marketing department for publishing of articles and newsletters and marketing material
- Research topics and develop material
- Review and writing of articles (as required)
Development of Material
- Develop guidance documents on new developments
- Develop and update compliance checklists
- Review and update of audit working papers for compliance with accounting standards
- Develop and update internal manuals and guides
- Development of accounting and legislative application guides
Training
- Develop training courses / workshop sessions (as required)
- Present training to staff/clients
- Development of training-related policies and procedures
- Mark simulation tests completed by trainees (as required)
Communications
- Research topical issues for inclusion in monthly technical issues and technical directives
- Write-up and review of technical proposals
- Write technical opinions/reports
- Provide guidance and mentoring to technical staff
- Provide feedback to Head of Technical and Technical Director
- Write-up of articles as required
Marketing
- Market technical consulting services to external clients
- Market training services to external clients
Quality Control – External audit (where required)
- Perform engagement quality control reviews
- Perform internal quality monitoring reviews
- Review appropriateness of audit reports / audit opinions
- Review compliance with auditing standards
Ensure continuous professional development
- Knowledge, Experience and Personal Competencies
- Remain up to date with new / latest developments and requirements