NEW Opportunity

Associate Director

START DATE: As soon as possible
REMUNERATION: Negotiable

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced professional with both CA(SA) and RA accreditation in South Africa.

Purpose of the job:

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a portfolio of independent review and audit clients. Candidates must be interested in a long-term position within our firm.

Minimum requirements:

  • Registered Chartered Accountant of South Africa
  • Registered Auditor (or eligible to register)
  • Caseware Working Papers experience essential
  • Minimum 2 years experience in an audit management role

Key duties or responsibilities:

  • Provide Trainee Accountants with necessary training and management
  • Contribution to Business Unit Administration
  • Full management of client portfolio, including file review and finalisation
  • Technical assistance to junior staff in respect of accounting and auditing applications
  • Preparation of reports

Skills or competencies:

  • Proven leadership skills
  • Team player
  • Good work ethic and deadline driven
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels
  • Up to date knowledge of accounting and auditing standards

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to forward a comprehensive application to recruitment@lph.co.za

Kindly indicate your salary expectations, confirmation of accreditation and notice period when applying for this position.

Should you not receive a response from us within two weeks of submitting your application; please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Accountant

Senior Accountant

START DATE: As soon as possible
REMUNERATION: Negotiable

We are looking for suitably experienced Accountants to join our experienced team of professionals. 

Purpose of the job:

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients. Said candidate must be interested in a long-term position within our firm. The company will provide adequate training and on-the-job learning directly from the Managing Director.

Minimum requirements:

  • Thorough accounting & bookkeeping knowledge, including preparation of books to trial balance and completion of management accounts is essential
  • 4-years’ experience working in an accounting department within a practice is non-negotiable
  • Pastel processing knowledge
  • Caseware Working Papers experience
  • Working knowledge of Income Tax & VAT
  • Highly PC literate with advanced Excel knowledge
  • BCom Accounting or similar & post article experience

Key duties or responsibilities:

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Preparation of VAT returns and submission on E-Filing
  • Drafting of Annual Financial Statements in Caseware or Excel from trial balance
  • Preparation of AFS after processing all source documents
  • Consulting with clients to discuss and approve the AFS as well as business advice and estate planning
  • Supervising and assisting various bookkeepers/accountants

Skills or competencies:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to pay high attention to detail
  • The ability to work independently is essential
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels;
  • Up to date with accounting standards.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to forward a comprehensive application to recruitment@lph.co.za

Kindly indicate your salary expectations and notice period when applying for this position.

Should you not receive a response from us within two weeks of submitting your application; please consider your application as unsuccessful.

SAICA Trainee Accountants

Your CA(SA) journey starts here…

Trainee Accountant

Currently recruiting for 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028

Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant of South Africa is no easy feat. You will need to work hard and learn fast to achieve your goals.

LPH believes in investing in our trainees to help them get ahead. We provide quality work experience by ensuring that each trainee is exposed to a wide range of industries as well as on-going training. Our mentorship programme provides trainees with the opportunity to grow alongside a CA(SA), guiding them every step of the way.

Applications for SAICA Trainee Accountant’s should be emailed to recruitment@lph.co.za. Kindly  include the following documentation in your application:

  1. Copy of your ID / Passport (Foreign nationals must submit their relevant visas.)
  2. Copy of your matriculation results / Senior certificate
  3. Degree transcripts (where applicable)
  4. Updated curriculum vitae