Supervisor - Accounting

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Accounting, VAT return and Tax return reviews.
• Supervising and monitoring the work prepared by the team to ensure established policies and procedures are always followed.
• Supervising and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Providing excellent customer service ensuring clients receive prompt feedback to their requests and queries.
• Ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Providing an on the job learning experience sharing meaningful feedback in a timely manner.
• Keeping abreast with local and international accounting and tax developments and contribute to the firms knowledge base.
• Assisting the Assistant Manager to identify inefficiencies in workflow, and implementing new processes and procedures to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

• A University degree in accounting or ACCA or ACA qualified

Experience:

• At least 3 years experience in a client accounting role

Key Requirements:

• Capable of managing a team, inspiring, mentoring, and supervising team members to meet demanding deadlines.
• Ability to work with a team and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Have a strong knowledge of the IFRS and GAPSME reporting standards as well as the Income Tax
• Act and the Value Added Tax Act
• Conversant with standard software packages, proficient in MS Excel and be ready to learn company-specific software if required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver within tight time frames.
• Knowledge in taxation and/or liquidations will be considered an asset.