Accounts Manager Ethekwini North (Umhlanga / Tongaat)

Masa Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outsourcing company in Durban is seeking an experienced accounting professional with a minimum of 10 years' experience. The ideal candidate should hold a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and demonstrate proficiency in cloud accounting software like Xero. Responsibilities include day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, managing debtors, and preparing financial reports. This role offers competitive remuneration in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years proven experience in accounting.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software, preferably Xero or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Day to day bookkeeping function including cash books to trial balance.
• Bank reconciliations and expense allocations.
• Prepare regular financial reports related to debtors and stock management.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organisational and time-management abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in cloud accounting software

Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reference

DBN

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
• Provide administrative support to the Director and operations team as needed

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 request all supporting documentation for invoicing
• 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 timely 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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