Accountant

This independent contracting role for an established engineering consultancy business is critical for driving long-term wealth preservation and commercial sustainability. Requiring a dedicated commitment of 5 hours per month, with natural fluctuations based on monthly accounting cycles, the position offers an autonomous professional the opportunity to directly shape the budgeting, investment strategies, and tax efficiencies of an entrepreneurial enterprise, including personal tax consultations. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Advisory: Provide expert oversight on personal and business finance, identifying specific pathways to maximise savings and optimize investment structures. Cash Flow & Budget Management: Develop and monitor robust cash flow models and operational budgets to ensure both business liquidity and personal financial security. Tax Architecture & Compliance: Oversee comprehensive tax planning and optimization strategies, managing all required submissions accurately to mitigate risk. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights, providing structured reviews to support informed decision-making. Requirements Qualification: Formal accounting qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Advanced Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent). Experience: Proven experience operating as a practicing Accountant, with a background that spans both individual asset portfolios and small business accounts. Taxation Expertise: Comprehensive, current knowledge of South African tax legislation and statutory compliance requirements. Operational Autonomy: Ability to work independently as a consultant, delivering high-level strategic outcomes within a low-hour monthly allocation. Preferred Qualifications Professional registration with a recognised South African professional body (such as SAIPA, AGA(SA), or SAICA). Registered Tax Practitioner status. Required Software Skills 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 & Culture 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. Work Type & Location Remote (South Africa) Employment Type Independent Contractor (Part-Time, Ad-hoc)