Accounting/Bookkeeping Manager at BDO South Africa

To assist the Director / Partner with the management and operations of the Accounting and Bookkeeping Department.

Business Development

· Identifying potential opportunities for business development

· Liaison between client and audit partners

· Timeous drafting and submission of engagement/proposal letters

· Timeous handling of all customer queries and request

· Ensure good customer relationships and customer feedback

· Delivery on client request and needs

· Professional conduct relevant to clients

· Customer retention level

Finance

· Ensures timesheets and travel claims are on Maconomy weekly for the department

· Management of department productivity, WIP, write offs, billings

· Compiling and submission of annual budget

· Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures

· Check payment requests and reconciling

· Attending to all financial queries

Quality and Process

· Preparation of schedules & recons for audits

· Preparation of Compilation Reports

· Management of the Payroll Function

· Accounts to Trial Balance: Accuracy of data; Completeness of accounts; Timeous delivery; Timeous

resolving of all queries and follow up

· Administration Assistance provided to department to meet deadlines as required

· Performing of administration in accordance with acceptable company standards

· Reconciliations

· Reviewing of files: Ensure accurate preparation of annual financial statements; Accuracy of files;

Completeness of files; Ensure compliance with statutory requirements; Timeous outlining of review

queries and follow up

· Ensure division administration complies with company standards and procedures

· Preparation of Financial Statements

· Prepare own working paper files for review

· Administration of Estates

People Development, Learning and Growth

· Effectively assist with the recruitment process of department

· Delegation of duties and responsibilities to junior staff

· Timeous handling of staff queries and issues

· Timeous and objective reviewing of staff performance and the motivation of increases

· Motivate staff to obtain budget targets as determined

· Determine staff training needs

· On the job training as required

· Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Education and Skills Required:

· Grade 12

· Formal qualification in accounting/bookkeeping

· 5 – 10 Years general accounting/bookkeeping experience within similar industry

Competency

· Communication (Verbal and Written with strong negotiation skills)

· Strong Relationship Management with building relationships and building a successful team

· Entrepreneurial Spirit

· Strong Client Focus