Practice/finance Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


DescriptionWell-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. xe2x80x93 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 yearsxe2x80x99 experience.
Remuneration:
  • R35,000 xe2x80x93 R50,000 per month, negotiable depending on experience.
  • Discretionary bi-annual performance-based bonus.
  • Discretionary performance-based bonus linked to fee targets.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1406280
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned