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.
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
Assist with client budget preparation
Assist with client budget preparation
Provide secretarial services, including annual returns, company year-end changes, and board resolutions
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
Planning & Self-actualisation
Attention to detail & Problem solving
Attention to detail & Problem solving
Analytical thinking & reality testing
Analytical thinking & reality testing
Leadership & Independence
Leadership & Independence
Rule-following
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
Team player
Xero Cloud accounting experience (desirable)
Our OCFO values:
Family first
Family first
Integrity matters
Integrity matters
Switched on Thinking
Switched on Thinking
Excellence in everything
Excellence in everything
Growth and success
Growth and success
Benefits
Remotely based within South Africa
Remotely based within South Africa
Flexible freelance work – choose projects that suit your schedule
Opportunity to work remotely with clients across industries
Grow your portfolio and professional network
Be part of a collaborative and dynamic financial consulting environment
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