South Africa: Accounting Manager

About the Role

The Accounting Manager position requires an experienced professional with a strong background in public accounting, client management, and financial oversight. We are seeking a highly skilled individual to oversee the month-end close process, manage multiple client accounts, and provide exceptional client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and actively participate in the month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete delivery of client financial reports.
• Prepare and review bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations, resolving complex scenarios as necessary.
• Maintain and review subsidiary schedules, including fixed assets, debt, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Analyse financial data, investigate variances, and ensure accuracy of account balances.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including payroll, sales, inventory, and other month-end adjustments.
• Prepare and perform final review of financial statements prior to client delivery.
• Process and review payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare and review payroll tax filings, deposits, and related compliance requirements.
• Manage complex payroll matters such as garnishments, support orders, and tax notices.
• Verify employees vacation, sick leave, and PTO accruals, adjusting as necessary.
• Oversee and assist with accounts payable functions, including bill entry, payment processing, and vendor issue resolution.
• Prepare and review sales tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Prepare and review annual Personal Property tax returns.
• Respond to and review IRS and state notices related to payroll and sales tax.

Requirements

• 68 years of public accounting experience with progressively increasing responsibility in client management and financial oversight.
• 23 years of supervisory experience managing a team of 23 individuals.
• Proven experience reviewing others’ work, providing constructive feedback, and training team members to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Solid understanding of debits and credits is essential.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified in the original description.