Reference: 4884 NDV

Job Description:

Examine, analyse and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements (IFRS and IFRS for SME’s)
Review and sign off of independent reviews, compilation files and monthly accounting/tax files
Responsible to ensure quality and risk management in the review process
Management of approximately 10 clerks
Training of the trainees and managing related external training
Being the first point of contact for staff queries
Leading the accounting team
Dealing directly with clients and selling additional work
Identify and approach potential clients
Overall supervision of the staff and projects
Responsible for staff evaluation, feedback and disciplinary process
Managing the budget and planning of the practise
Working with other senior manager and other peers for strategy development, execution, planning and process improvement
Report writing
Issuing and reviewing of all related billings done
Any other accounting, drafting, reconciling and reviewing work as required
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Ensuring that you meet the minimum billings hours as per the firm standards
Management of client portfolio

Qualifications:

CA(SA) at SAICA accredited University
Minimum 4 years direct management / supervision experience in a small / medium sized firm
Completed SAICA articles
Registered with a professional body (SAICA)
Able to perform all the duties as noted above
Must demonstrate personal and time management skills in order to ensure deadlines are met
A meticulous and detailed person for the initial review on files to be performed
Must be good at leading a team and people from different backgrounds
High Technical ability (IFRS, Companies Act, Personal Income Tax, Provisional Tax)
Travelling to clients, local and national will be required
Overtime will be required from time to time to meet client deadlines
MS Excel and MS Word literacy required at advanced level
Sage, Pastel, and Zero experience will be beneficial.
Long-term goal is to stay in Small/Medium size practice