Accounting Manager 12944

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Location: Remote South Africa
Working Hours: Full-Time Monday to Friday Flexible (40 hours/week). Standard work hours are 7am 1pm EST with flexibility for the remaining hours.
Salary: $1500$1800 USD/month

Company Overview
We are a fast-growing remote accounting firm that provides high-quality bookkeeping and financial reporting services to small businesses. With a client-centric approach and a commitment to excellence our team thrives on helping businesses stay financially organized and successful. We pride ourselves on a collaborative supportive remote work environment that values attention to detail and proactive communication.

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to serve as a key leader within our organization and a trusted client-facing representative of the firm. This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment can think critically through complex issues and enjoys helping lead and organize a growing team.

The Accounting Manager will:

Present financial reports and reporting packets to clients
Act as a primary point of contact for client questions
Oversee and coordinate work completed by the overseas bookkeeping team
Proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate
Serve as a right-hand partner to owner by assisting with special projects delegation and operational organization

Strong communication skills leadership ability and sound accounting judgment are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Client-Facing & Reporting

Prepare review and present monthly financial statements and reporting packets to clients
Explain financial results clearly and confidently to non-accounting stakeholders
Respond to client questions and proactively identify areas of concern or improvement
Maintain strong client relationships through professional timely communication

Accounting Oversight

Review full-cycle bookkeeping completed by the overseas team for accuracy and completeness
Ensure bank credit card and balance sheet reconciliations are completed correctly and on time
Review journal entries adjustments and supporting documentation
Ensure adherence to U.S. accounting standards and internal best practices

Team Leadership & Coordination

Manage and support the overseas accounting team by providing guidance feedback and clarification
Act as an intermediary between owner and the overseas team to resolve questions efficiently
Help prevent issues by identifying trends errors or process gaps early

Operational & Strategic Support

Assist owner with special projects process improvements and internal initiatives
Help organize delegate and prioritize work across clients and the internal team
Support workflow management using tools such as Asana and SharePoint
Contribute to the ongoing development of systems and procedures as the firm grows

Requirements

5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience with strong full-cycle knowledge
Advanced experience with QuickBooks Online (certification required)
Strong understanding of U.S. accounting principles reconciliations and financial statements
Proven experience in a client-facing role presenting and explaining financials
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated leadership skills or experience overseeing the work of others
Ability to work independently manage priorities and thrive in a fast-growing environment
Comfort working remotely with reliable internet and professional workspace
Experience with Asana SharePoint or similar task/time management tools

Why Join us

Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing firm
Direct impact on clients and internal operations
Flexible work structure with defined core hours
Collaborative supportive remote team environment
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of U.S.-based small business clients
Clear opportunity for growth as the firm continues to scale

ACCOUNTING MANAGERLocation: Remote South Africa Working Hours: Full-Time Monday to Friday Flexible (40 hours/week). Standard work hours are 7am 1pm EST with flexibility for the remaining hours.Salary: $1500$1800 USD/monthCompany OverviewWe are a fast-growing remote accounting firm that provides hig...