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Accountant
RecruitMyMomIndependent contractor role providing strategic financial advisory for an established engineering consultancy, managing personal investments, budgeting, and tax compliance.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide expert oversight on personal and business finance, identifying specific pathways to maximise savings and optimize investment structures.
- Develop and monitor robust cash flow models and operational budgets to ensure both business liquidity and personal financial security.
- Oversee comprehensive tax planning and optimization strategies, managing all required submissions accurately to mitigate risk.
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights, providing structured reviews to support informed decision-making.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Formal accounting qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Advanced Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent).
- Proven experience operating as a practicing Accountant, with a background that spans both individual asset portfolios and small business accounts.
- Comprehensive, current knowledge of South African tax legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
- Ability to work independently as a consultant, delivering high-level strategic outcomes within a low-hour monthly allocation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial forecasting and budget analysis.
- Practical familiarity with standard South African cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero or Sage Pastel).
- Secure working knowledge of SARS e-Filing systems.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Complete professional flexibility, allowing for seamless integration alongside an existing client portfolio.
- Direct, impactful engagement with an entrepreneurial principal, avoiding corporate red tape.
- High-trust, outcomes-focused relationship where professional expertise is deeply valued.
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial forecastingbudget analysistax planningcash flow modelinginvestment optimizationrisk mitigationfinancial data analysisaccounting practicesstatutory complianceportfolio management
Soft Skills
independent consultingstrategic decision-makingcommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor of Commerce in AccountingAdvanced Diploma in Accounting