Accounts Manager

MASA Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MASA Outsourcing (Pty) Ltda Durban-based firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager in Umgeni Park Durban North. The role requires strong accounting qualifications, 10+ years of proven experience, and proficiency with cloud accounting software such as Xero.

Responsibilities include day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial reporting. You will support the Director and operations team, maintain confidentiality, and work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 10 years proven experience.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software, preferably Xero or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping: cash books, bank reconciliations, GL and debtors control.
• Prepare regular financial reports on debtors, stock, and other day-to-day matters.
• Process bi-weekly wages and monthly salaries; analyse staff hours.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Integrity/confidentiality

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reference: DBN002845-ZC-1

Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Manager to join their friendly team in Umgeni Park Durban North.
Position is Urgent for immediate start.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 10 years proven experience
• Demonstrate proficiency in cloud accounting software, preferably Xero or equivalent platforms
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel, including proficiency in filters and pivot tables
• Provide administrative support to the Director and operations team as needed
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 10 years proven experience
• Demonstrate proficiency in cloud accounting software, preferably Xero or equivalent platforms
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel, including proficiency in filters and pivot tables

Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters

Responsibilities

• Day To Day Bookkeeping Function including:
• Cash Books to Trial Balance
• Bank Reconciliations
• Expense Allocations
• GL Reconciliations
• Debtors Control
• Generate and manage day-to-day debtor invoices promptly and accurately
• Ensure compliance with company debtor policies, terms and procedures
• Management of the Debtors Age Analysis
• Month end Debtor procedures including reconciling and sending out Debtor Statements timeously
• Liaise with Debtors on invoice queries, and requesting all supporting documentation for invoicing
• Reconciliations
• Thorough knowledge and experience of operational accounting on debtors and general ledger reconciliations
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely, accurate manner
• Stock Control
• Process and manage stock administration and stock accounting procedures
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager, Office Administration and relevant teams to ensure timeous and accurate stock processing and control
• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Prepare regular financial reports related to debtors, stock management and all other day to day reporting
• Payroll
• Processing and control of bi-weekly wages and monthly salaries
• Experience with working on staff time sheets, analysing staff hours and resolving discrepancies

Package & Remuneration

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