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South Africa: Team Leader – Client Accounting posted by She recruit

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Qualifications, Skills & Experience required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5–7 years’ experience in an accounting role within trust, fund, fiduciary or management/corporate services (essential).
  • Experience in directly liaising with clients 
  • GBC experience 
  • Demonstrated leadership experience (team supervision, coaching, reviews).
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience preparing accounts for complex multi-jurisdictional entities.
  • Solid understanding of tax compliance, client accounting cycles, audit coordination and regulatory filings.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a client-centric mindset.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume, international environment.
  • Proficiency in relevant accounting software (OneViewPoint, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar).
  • Professional studies (e.g., ACCA Level 3 completed) will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of client accounting files, ensuring the timely production of financial statements, management accounts, and statutory returns.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS and jurisdictional regulatory requirements relevant to corporate and fiduciary structures.
  • Support the Client Accounts Manager with planning, reporting, workflow allocation, and operational initiatives.
  • Mentor, develop and supervise a team of accountants, ensuring targets and service-level expectations are achieved.
  • Act as a platform champion, supporting onboarding, training, and optimization of accounting systems.
  • Participate in client meetings, providing proactive accounting insights and advisory support.
  • Oversee VAT, corporate tax and other regulatory submissions across client entities.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities within the accounting cycle and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, administrators, compliance, corporate secretarial and onboarding teams.
  • Respond to client queries promptly and professionally, managing any escalations.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to take ownership of complex client portfolios, lead a dedicated team, and support the delivery of accounting, reporting, and tax compliance services to a sophisticated global client base.

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