Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an Accountant with Management experience for our client in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Team Leader to oversee our accounting team and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting and Processing:
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including processing transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
2. Financial Statements:
• Draft and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
3. Reconciliation:
• Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets registers and inventory reports.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany loans.
4. Tax Administration:
• Handle tax administration for clients, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
5. Year-End and Month-End Close:
• Monitor timelines for month-end close activities and ensure timely completion.
• Oversee onboarding activities for new clients and staff.
6. Working Papers:
• Review working papers for accuracy and completeness.
7. Training and Development:
• Facilitate software and process training for internal staff and external clients.
• Develop and update training materials to ensure client standards are met and maintained.
• Train and develop team to ensure optimisation of output and adherence to laws and regulations
8. Provide accounting and tax software training and support
• Full understanding of IT software used by the department
• Training and support to the team of the software used by the department
• Continuous investigation into best technology for our environment and to ensure optimum productivity of the department
9. External Engagement:
• Engage with clients and team to align and meet delivery expectations.
• Client engagement – presenting reports, structure planning, estate planning, compilations, integrated reports and general client meetings
• Networking within the industry to leverage opportunities
10. Project Management:
• Lead and manage accounting projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Perform team leader duties, including performance management, recruiting, and team capacity planning.
11. Standard Operating Procedures:
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the division.
12. Team Management:
• Manage the accounting team, setting performance targets and conducting performance reviews.
• Time management
• Foster a positive and productive team environment.

• Honours degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting and team leadership roles.
• Proficiency in accounting and tax software.
• Excellent team leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.