Accounting Manager

Exclusively Remote; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting team is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead daily operations and improve cash flow. Candidates should have at least 5 years of accounting experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements and managing a team. The ideal candidate is proficient in accounting software and has excellent analytical abilities. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to business growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years focused on collections management.
• Proven track record of reducing DSO and improving cash flow.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare and review journal entries and financial statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Team leadership

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Versapay

Job description

About the job

Accounting Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a key member for our dynamic, growing team of accounting professionals. This role is crucial in supporting the accounting team. This highly motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Manager contributes to decision-making and business growth by providing clear, concise, and timely information to the finance leads. The ideal candidate has experience overseeing accounting operations with a primary focus on cash flow management. They have experience in team leadership and month-end close management and thrive in a high-paced environment.

General Accounting

• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, and relevant supporting schedules.
• Own the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. Ensuring financial statements and management reports are accurate and timely.
• Work closely with Controller to support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Support annual audit and tax filings in coordination with external partners.
• Support accounting systems and implementations to ensure proper automation, auditability, and controls of data sets

Our Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years focused on collections management
• Proven track record of reducing DSO and improving cash flow
• Experience managing and developing team members
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, NetSuite experience a plus
• Experience with Versapay or a similar automated collections tools and systems preferred
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a high-growth and rapidly changing environment