Manager Accounting Services at Mazars

Job description

Mazars Durban has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Accountant.

The incumbent will be responsible to:

• Manage the delivery of work in the Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll Department,
• Set up management account templates on BIC for onward send to clients, and
• Compile monthly management accounts.

Requirements:

• A completed degree with Financial Accounting as a major, is essential, with a post graduate qualification preferred.
• Experience in excess of 5 years within an Accounting / Auditing firm at a senior level is required, with a minimum of 1 year in a management position.
• Professional memebership with a recignised Accounting Body, with the eligibility to be a SAIPA Overall Evaluator.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Pastel Accounting and Pastel Payroll, and Caseware.
• In-depth understanding of accounting processes and relevant statutory requirements (including PAYE, VAT etc) up to / including the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns.
• In-depth understanding of Pastel BIC, including bespoke. template set-up and management.
• Proven ability to successfully manage and lead a team.
• Excellent client relations and customer focus.

The duties for this position will include:

• Set up of management account templates on BIC
• Compilation of monthly management accounts
• Review of work by subordinates
• Management of the achievement of budgeted hours for the team
• Workforce planning
• Drafting of quotes
• Responsible for objective setting and budget setting for the department
• Overall management of the team, ensuring the relevant administration is completed
• Performance management of the team
• On the job training, coaching and guidance where needed
• Identification of business opportunities