Role Summary:As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Proactively assist in the management of several clients, while reporting to Managers and aboveEstablish effective working relationships directly with clientsContribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumenResponsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts (to prepare VAT returns), Final trial balances, Financial statements and tax computations for a portfolio of clients, in order to meet client, SARS and any other deadlinesTime management through an electronic timekeeping system (time sheets)Responsible for monitoring the costs on the client jobs assigned to him/herPrepare cost analyses and bills, upon completion of assignmentsKeep up to date with local and national business and economic issuesBe actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clientsContinue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brandResponsibilities of role:Completion of VAT returns would be an advantageExperience on Caseware would be an advantageExperience with Xero would be an advantageExperience with farmers and farming tax would be an advantageExcellent communication and time management skillsRole related attributes:Minimum 2 years bookkeeping experience in a professional environmentMust have worked with a portfolio of clients, having been responsible for client correspondence (speaking directly to clients to obtain information etc) as well as correspondence with third parties (eg. Banks)Able to gather all financial information required to prepare annual financial statements; drafting of year end journals; preparation of annual financial statements; compilation of tax computation and calculation of tax liability; and compilation of accounting working papers. The above are required for individuals, partnerships, close corporations, small companies and trustsPreparation of monthly management accounts on Pastel, including ability to reconcile bank and VAT control account to VAT return where necessary. Proficient at using Excel, Microsoft Word, email and PastelBe able to work in a High-performance team#J-18808-Ljbffr