Accountant: Compilations and Independent Reviews

Cape Town

We are currently looking for an Accountant: Compilations and Independent Reviews for our Cape Town office. This role falls within the Audit Department and reports to the relevant Director. Below is a guideline of the role and responsibilities, qualifications and requirements. 

Key performance areas

  • Completing high quality engagements within budget and deadlines which may include work outside of normal business hours.
  • Charge required hours.
  • Effective management of administration responsibilities.
  • Relationship development and management of key clients.

Role and responsibilities

  • Form part of an Independent Review team and assist in Independent Review engagements from the planning of engagements through to the clearing of the queries and finalisation of the Independent Review engagement. 
  • Attend any meetings related to Independent Review engagements for which you are allocated. 
  • Tracking your own budget and time spent on assignments. 
    Ensuring that your planning board and time recording system is a true reflection of your activities.
  • Any administration requested by an Assurance Director, Senior Manager, Manager or Associate which is related to the performance of an Independent Review function, or the functioning of the Independent Review department.
  • Compilation of high-quality Caseware Financial Statements in terms of both IFRS and IFRS for SMEs including full working paper file and preparing budgets for each job.
  • Daily recording of time on GreatSoft including monitoring of and compliance with engagement budgets. 
    Adherence to the firm's Quality and Independence policies.

Qualification and experience

  • Must have completed SAICA articles and have working knowledge of IFRS and IFRS for SMEs.
  • The minimum requirement is a BCom degree, however, a PGDA / CTA will be considered an advantage.
  • MS Office skills: MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams. 
    Proven experience in drafting and preparing financial statements using Caseware Working Papers Auditing background would be beneficial.

Skills and competencies

  • Ability to work under pressure, be efficient and meet deadlines and targets.
  • Accuracy and paying attention to detail.
  • High energy level.
  • Good professional judgment.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to assess information and identify inconsistencies.
  • Data interpretation: understanding financial, operational, and qualitative data.

To apply for this role, please send your CV with a cover letter to Andrea Timothy at andrea.timothy@rsmza.co.za. The closing date for applications is Monday, 30 November 2026. Should you not hear from us within four weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.