Accountant

Duties: Management Managing a team of 4 to 8 junior accountants and bookkeepers that are providing external services to several clients that have various businesses. The businesses are groups of companies that require outsourced back-office services The team will need to be monitored and supported by the Senior Account Manager The incumbent will be required to liase with the head-office that provides the ultimate service, and with the clients Troubleshooting processing issues Systems support and recommendations for system improvements Coordinate the team and train team according to the HO requirements Recruit team members Manage team, performance and KPAs ensure data is correctly processed according to strict requirements Accounting support and management of the team to provide following services Monthly bookkeeping review and support to bookkeepers (see below ) Review and correcting monthly management accounts Review and management of accounting controls and systems Journal adjustments Reconciling accounts Reconciling inter-group loan accounts Customer support Monthly working papers Annual financial statements Review of controls and procedures Accounting IT systems support Prepare management accounts Tax computations and preparations General Admin Respond to internal and external queries Timesheets Management and support of team members Prepare reports Requirements: BCom Degree 5 plus years experience in accounting/bookkeeping/managing finance team Proficient in the following programs; Xero or Sage or Other Excel (intermediate to advanced) Outlook Other: Must be present at offices during initial training period (2 months) Hours: 8 5 (2/3 days pw) 11 8 (2/3 days a week). During peak season Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb 50 hour weeks will be required, during off-peak Apr Jul drops to 35 hour weeks. Hybrid allowed after initial training period

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 12/6/2024