Accounting Lead

Outsourced; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outsourcing company in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Accounting Lead to oversee internal process optimization and team development. This strategic role requires expertise in AP systems and involves training staff, managing processes, and providing bookkeeping support. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in Accounts Payable and direct accounting knowledge in the restaurant industry. The role promotes growth in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in full-cycle Accounts Payable and bookkeeping.
• Two or more years in a training, team leadership, or process improvement role.
• Direct restaurant industry accounting experience is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Deeply learn all AP platforms, systems, and workflows.
• Create comprehensive documentation for all AP tasks.
• Perform day-to-day AP tasks as needed.
• Provide support for reconciliations and data verification.
• Collaborate on all future hiring initiatives.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Bookkeeping

Training and Documentation

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Tools

Restaurant

MarginEdge

Craftable

QBO

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Company Description is a leading ISO certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies.

Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification.

We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.

As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work‑life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over talented professionals.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Lead to lead internal process optimization and team development. This is a strategic, hands‑on role where the individual will become an expert in the company's AP systems, train and document processes, participate in hiring, and execute advanced AP and bookkeeping tasks. The position is directly tied to the firm’s operational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• AP System Mastery: Deeply learn all AP platforms, systems, and workflows. Take ownership of process improvements and error‑proofing.
• Training & Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for all AP tasks and workflows. Train team members and oversee onboarding for new hires.
• Process Management: Perform day‑to‑day AP tasks as needed and ensure consistency and scalability across all AP operations.
• Bookkeeping Support: Provide support for higher‑level tasks such as reconciliations, vendor aging review, and data verification. Assist with quarterly reviews and system audits.
• Leadership & Hiring: Collaborate on all future AP and other hiring initiatives, including job scoping, interviewing, and onboarding. Monitor team performance and provide ongoing coaching.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in full‑cycle Accounts Payable and bookkeeping.
• Two or more years in a training, team leadership, or process improvement role.
• Direct restaurant industry accounting experience is non‑negotiable.
• Proven skills in documentation, knowledge transfer, and team building.
• Strong interpersonal and project management abilities.
• Experience with Restaurant, MarginEdge, Craftable, QBO, and Excel is required.