Accounting Team Lead — AFS, IFRS for SMEs & Draftworx

K-E Consulting Pty Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

K-E Consulting Pty Ltd in Durban is seeking an experienced Accounting Team Leader to join our Private Business Services division. You will lead a team of junior staff, oversee the preparation of Annual Financial Statements using Draftworx, and ensure accurate, review-ready bookkeeping and reconciliations.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial reporting, monitoring workflow and deadlines, and supporting compliance with IFRS for SMEs, VAT and PAYE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience within an accounting firm.
• Proven experience preparing AFS and management accounts.
• Strong Draftworx experience.
• Knowledge of Xero and/or Sage.
• Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs, VAT, and PAYE.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of junior accounting staff.
• Prepare and draft Annual Financial Statements using Draftworx.
• Review bookkeeping, VAT, PAYE, reconciliations, and management accounts.
• Ensure all financial records are reconciled, accurate, and review-ready.
• Monitor team performance, workflow, and monthly deadlines.
• Support compliance with IFRS for SMEs and accounting best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Reviewing reconciliations

Tools

Draftworx

Xero

Sage

Job description

K-E Consulting Pty Ltd in Durban is seeking an experienced Accounting Team Leader to join our Private Business Services division. You will lead a team of junior staff, oversee the preparation of Annual Financial Statements using Draftworx, and ensure accurate, review-ready bookkeeping and reconciliations.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial reporting, monitoring workflow and deadlines, and supporting compliance with IFRS for SMEs, VAT and PAYE.