Accounting Team Manager

SUMMARY:
Exceptional opportunity to get into a growing International client accounting team right here in Cap

POSITION INFO:
Exceptional opportunity to get into a growing International client accounting team right here in Cape Town! This client is looking to expand their team with their next Accounting Team Manager. We're looking for experienced Accounting Manager candidates who have a passion for clients, with a delivery-focus work ethic and good team management ability! Technically this role requires someone who has a good number of years with month-end closing function, essential! Dynamic team players sought, who are comfortable working remotely with clients and team members. Why join this team: Opportunity to support a high‑impact month‑end close function Work closely with an experienced US‑based accounting team Contribute to improving financial processes, controls, and efficiency Exposure to full financial statement reviews and cross‑functional collaboration What you will be doing: Preparing and reviewing high‑quality balance sheet reconciliations Ensuring reconciliations align seamlessly with financial statements Working with a full set of financials to identify inconsistencies or irregularities Collaborating daily with the US accounting team for reviews and issue resolution Identifying inefficiencies in the month‑end close process Challenging unusual balances and recommending workflow and control enhancements What we are looking for: Minimum of an Accounting degree / CIMA / Part CIMA / SAIPA qualified Minimum of 8 - 10 years experience with full function accounting, and strong on month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliations, this is essential Solid understanding of how reconciliations feed into financial statements Ability to analyse full financials, identify inconsistencies between balance sheet, supporting schedules and reported results Experience with Sage Intacct (strong preference not essential), or similar Cloud based accounting software, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle NetSuite, Xero Analytical mindset and committed to delivering on deadlines Comfortable working with partial overlap to US working hours daily Ability to collaborate and challenge differences or discrepancies as required and recommend improvements to strengthen workflows Benefits and unique aspects: Exposure to global teams and international accounting practices Opportunities to influence and improve financial workflows and add value to clients Remote working model with cross‑border collaboration Please note if you haven't heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We'd still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.