Description:
Purpose of the Role:
As an Accountant, you will be responsible for managing a team of bookkeepers and overseeing the full spectrum of accounting, payroll, compliance, and financial reporting functions across multiple stores and clients. Your primary responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and analysing financial statements, and ensuring that all financial transactions comply with relevant regulations and standards. In this role, you will play a vital part in the financial decision-making process, providing insights that support the overall financial health and operational efficiency of the organisation. You will also be actively involved in mentoring staff, implementing internal controls, and ensuring adherence to internal deadlines, SARS requirements, and audit protocols.
Your attention to detail, strong analytical skills, leadership ability, and sound knowledge of accounting principles will be key to succeeding in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
Team & Information Management
Manage, train, and mentor a team of bookkeepers, including conducting monthly performance reviews. Provide day-to-day assistance and support on queries from stores, clients, and staff. Conduct training sessions for new and existing staff (bookkeepers and clients). Perform back-to-work interviews and manage performance appraisals. Set clear deadlines and provide structured direction for bookkeepers. Maintain and manage staff and client data on electronic storage systems.Operational Oversight
Daily & Weekly Responsibilities
Monitor bookkeeper compliance with daily and weekly banking checks. Authorise store expenditure by reviewing supporting documentation for validity and VAT compliance. Release payments via electronic banking platforms. Ensure timely handling of staff, client, and internal group queries. Oversee adherence to operational requirements by bookkeepers.Monthly Responsibilities
Review and approve salaries, incentives (including locum payments), and EMP submissions. Perform and verify monthly incentive calculations. Ensure accurate salary processing and resolve related queries. Review store bookkeeping, raise review notes, and ensure corrections are made. Prepare and review management accounts and address related client queries. Review and authorise PAYE and VAT reconciliations, ensuring submission on e-Filing. Oversee SARS communication handling and resolution of tax queries. Manage drawdown lists and loan amortisations for applicable stores. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of month-end reports from POS systems. Act as administrator for bank profiles (manage access and rights). A