Description

Well-known and respected medium sized Assurance, Accounting and Consultancy firm is searching for an experienced Practice/Finance Manager to join their ranks at their offices in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

The company has a strong focus on SAICA, IRBA, staff, and administrative responsibilities, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with professional standards. With a commitment to fostering growth, the firm provides a supportive environment for staff, emphasizing professional development and effective team management.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years accounting and finance experience and need to have a strong financial background and preferable be a CA(SA), AGA(SA), or Professional Accountant (SA).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full bookkeeping and accounting function up to trial balance, including debtors, creditors, bank, petty cash, journals, etc. – PASTEL & XERO.
• Oversee office management to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Handle all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Manage Work-In-Progress (WIP) and operational workflows to improve productivity.
• Lead staff management, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and team development.
• Conduct research on industry trends, provide technical insights, and organize training sessions for staff.
• Reconcile receipts in Xero and Greatsoft.
• Conduct debtors interest runs and manage Greatsoft period rollovers.
• Notify clients via CDM and handle eDocs letterhead/content changes.
• Streamline and oversee client onboarding across all departments.
• Conduct client and staff exit interviews and manage exit processes.
• Prepare internal recharge reports and update global stats in Greatsoft.
• Compile monthly management meeting reports and provide feedback on budget vs. actual performance.
• Stay updated on industry legislation, regulations, and guides; organize training sessions as needed.
• Administer IRBA lists and process FASSET claims for learnership allowances.
• Monitor ADP progress reports and assist trainees with CaseWare.
• Adjust annual staff charge-out rates and update rates for interim increases or role changes.
• Adhoc duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A postgraduate qualification in finance or accounting is essential
• Having completed articles (either SAICA or SAIPA) will be an advantage.
• Professional qualifications CA(SA), AGA(SA) or PA(SA) will be highly valued.
• Experience with Greatsoft, Pastel, Xero, SimplePay, Pastel Payroll, CaseWare, and eFiling.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience.

Remuneration:

• R35,000 – R50,000 per month, negotiable depending on experience.
• Discretionary bi-annual performance-based bonus.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus linked to fee targets.