Senior SME Finance & Cloud Systems Lead

Creative CFO; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy for SMEs is looking for a finance professional to manage accounting functions for diverse clients. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, compiling statutory returns, and developing financial forecasts. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, membership in a professional accounting body, and strong client relationship skills. Flexible working hours and a hybrid work environment are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid leave on your birthday

Continuous professional development support

Hybrid work setup

Qualifications

• Three-year tertiary qualification plus honours in accounting, management accounting, business management or a related field.
• Must be a registered member in good standing with a professional accounting body.
• 1-2 years of post-article experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full accounting function for a diverse portfolio of SME clients.
• Preparing and presenting accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Compiling and submitting a full range of statutory returns.
• Developing financial forecasts and budgets.
• Supporting the implementation of cloud-based financial systems.
• Advising customers on internal accounting controls.
• Building strong client relationships.
• Mentoring team members to grow the wider team.

Skills

Expertise in accounting

Client relationship management

Financial forecasting

Management accounting

Education

Three-year tertiary qualification plus honours in accounting

Registered member of a professional accounting body

Tools

Xero

Simplepay

Dext

Cin7

Job description

A financial consultancy for SMEs is looking for a finance professional to manage accounting functions for diverse clients. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, compiling statutory returns, and developing financial forecasts. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, membership in a professional accounting body, and strong client relationship skills. Flexible working hours and a hybrid work environment are offered.