Small Business Manager

Description:

• Responsible for a portfolio of monthly accounting clients
• Supervising, planning and managing the bookkeeping team
• Managing and training a team of bookkeeping trainee accountants and reviewing their work
• Liaison with clients to answer queries, obtain relevant accounting information, etc
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements (Compilation and Independent reviews) and income tax calculations
• Reviewing and submitting VAT and Income tax returns
• Manage work in progress and be proactive in discussing delays with the partner and client
• Assist partner with invoicing of clients and collection of payment.
• If necessary, an accounting client manager will be required to assist bookkeeping team to perform accounting work
• On-the-job training of trainees
• Counselling, coaching, and training bookkeeping trainees
• Tracking the progress of the engagement
• Addressing significant issues arising during the engagement, considering their significance, and modifying the planned approach appropriately
• Ensure that all trainees are working effectively
• Other administrative responsibilities (e.g. timesheet approval, leave approval, performance appraisal process)

Requirements:

• Responsible for a portfolio of monthly accounting clients
• Supervising, planning and managing the bookkeeping team
• Managing and training a team of bookkeeping trainee accountants and reviewing their work
• Liaison with clients to answer queries, obtain relevant accounting information, etc
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements (Compilation and Independent reviews) and income tax calculations
• Reviewing and submitting VAT and Income tax returns
• Manage work in progress and be proactive in discussing delays with the partner and client
• Assist partner with invoicing of clients and collection of payment.
• If necessary, an accounting client manager will be required to assist bookkeeping team to perform accounting work
• On-the-job training of trainees
• Counselling, coaching, and training bookkeeping trainees
• Tracking the progress of the engagement
• Addressing significant issues arising during the engagement, considering their significance, and modifying the planned approach appropriately
• Ensure that all trainees are working effectively
• Other administrative responsibilities (e.g. timesheet approval, leave approval, performance appraisal process)

• Completed a SAICA or SAIPA articles
• Hold a SAICA or SAIPA accredited degree
• Working knowledge of Draftworx, Excel, Word, Quickbooks online, Microsoft Outlook, will be to your advantage.
• Experience in compilations and independent reviews
• Academic/Technical Knowledge: IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, VAT, Income Tax and Companies Act
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Own transport, a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Good communication skills, must be bilingual in Afrikaans and English

• Completed a SAICA or SAIPA articles
• Hold a SAICA or SAIPA accredited degree
• Working knowledge of Draftworx, Excel, Word, Quickbooks online, Microsoft Outlook, will be to your advantage.
• Experience in compilations and independent reviews
• Academic/Technical Knowledge: IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, VAT, Income Tax and Companies Act
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Own transport, a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Good communication skills, must be bilingual in Afrikaans and English