About the position
Description/Synopsis:
Our Client is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to lead their dynamic team in Century City. As Head of Accounting, you’ll oversee accounting workflows, manage a talented team, lead client engagements, and provide expert business and tax advice. This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to shape financial reporting and compliance for a diverse client base, including individuals, companies, and trusts.
Minimum Requirements:
- Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA designation; registered with SAICA or SAIPA.
- Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role within an accounting practice (non-negotiable).
- Strong knowledge of accounting and tax laws in South Africa, including companies, individuals, and trusts. Skilled in financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and IFRS/GAAP reporting standards.
- Experienced in client service and able to provide practical, professional advice in a personable manner.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting and payroll software such as Pastel, QuickBooks, Sage, and SimplePay. Familiarity with GreatSoft is an advantage but not essential.
Main Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals. Manage workflow, training, and performance reviews.
- Client Engagement: Lead client meetings, provide business-focused accounting advice, and act as the primary accounting contact for assigned clients.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee and review management accounts, annual financial statements (AFS), budgets, and cash flow forecasts in line with IFRS for SMEs.
- Bookkeeping Oversight: Ensure accurate and timely bank transaction capture, reconciliations, VAT submissions, and maintenance of accounting records.
- Tax Administration: Manage income tax and provisional tax returns for individuals and companies. Oversee trust tax filings and advise on tax structuring and compliance.
- Special Matters: Support deceased estate accounting and related tax issues, where applicable.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards in financial deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise with SARS, external auditors, legal advisors, and other relevant stakeholders.
Desired Skills:
- Accounting
- Accounting Software
- Budgeting
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial Reporting
- GAAP
- IFRS
About The Employer:
For similar vacancies and more exciting opportunities please keep visiting our website or follow us on LinkedIn.https://www.linkedin.com/company/kingsleyirons-recruitment/www.kingsleyirons.co.zaShould you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to [Email Address Removed] . Please quote the TITLE of this vacancy in the subject line of your email as reference. Our consultants will assess your suitability to the vacancy. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful, however we will retain your CV and details on our database in accordance with POPIA and will contact you in the near future should a suitable position become [URL Removed] have the option to “opt-out” and request us to delete your information at any time by sending a mail to admin (@) [URL Removed] / info (@) [URL Removed] you.
