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: Accounting and Processing: Oversee daily accounting operations, including processing transactions and maintaining accurate financial records. Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations. Financial Statements: Draft and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. 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. Tax Administration: Handle tax administration for clients, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. 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. Working Papers: Review working papers for accuracy and completeness. 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 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 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 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. Standard Operating Procedures: Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the division. Team Management: Manage the accounting team, setting performance targets and conducting performance reviews. Time management Foster a positive and productive team environment. Qualifications: 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. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Collaborative and supportive work environment.