Account Manager - Financial

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Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounts Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial and accounting functions of the business, working independently while leading the accounts team. Key Responsibilities The role covers day-to-day accounting, team supervision, credit control and payroll. Management and general accounting Manage and oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial administration functions. Manage and supervise the accounts team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time. Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete and properly maintained. Identify discrepancies, investigate issues and implement corrective actions. Assist management with financial information, reporting and general accounting queries. Bookkeeping and reconciliations Process and maintain the cashbook. Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies. Process and maintain general journals. Process and maintain stock journals, including stock adjustments and transfers. Process credit notes and ensure they are correctly authorised and allocated. Manage and reconcile petty cash. Maintain and reconcile loan accounts. Debtors, creditors and credit control Oversee debtors and creditors, including account management, reconciliations and resolving queries. Manage customer credit applications, including credit checks and assessing creditworthiness. Assist with setting and monitoring appropriate customer credit limits. Monitor outstanding accounts and assist with collections and credit control where required. Payroll and employee records Manage salaries and payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing. Keep all payroll-related records and employee information up to date and confidential. Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee files and financial documentation. Compliance and confidentiality Ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures and applicable legislation. Maintain confidentiality of all company, employee and customer financial information. Requirements Candidates need at least 5 years of accounts experience, including proven supervisory experience. Previous experience as an Accounts Manager, Senior Bookkeeper, Financial Administrator or similar. Proven management or supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping processes. Experience with cashbooks and bank reconciliations. Strong understanding of debtors and creditors, including following up on outstanding customer accounts. Experience processing journals and stock journals. Experience with payroll and salary administration. Experience with customer credit applications and credit checks. Strong Excel skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while effectively managing a team. Ability to commute daily to the Randburg offices. Advantageous Experience with Sage Pastel. Afrikaans language skills. Personal Attributes The ideal candidate is trustworthy, organised and confident leading a team. Highly organised and detail-oriented Reliable and trustworthy Proactive and able to take ownership Confident in managing and leading a team Numerically strong Professional and confidential Deadline-driven A strong communicator Able to identify problems and find practical solutions Key Requirements Outline Experience Minimum 5 years of management and accounts experience Location Must be able to commute daily to the Randburg offices Language - Afrikaans advantageous Systems - Sage Pastel advantageous; strong Excel essential