Account Manager Job at Raizcorp

Job Description

• GAS Accounting is looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our team in Sandton. You'll own a portfolio of clients as their primary point of contact, leading the team that delivers their bookkeeping, management accounts, financial statements and compliance.
• You'll present results, give sharp financial insight and make sure every deadline is met. This is a fast-paced, client-facing leadership role in a cloud-based, technology-forward practice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio as the primary point of contact and hold regular results and strategy meetings
• Present management accounts and turn the numbers into clear, actionable insight
• Review and sign off bookkeeping, management accounts, financial statements and compliance submissions
• Ensure VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, provisional tax, income tax, dividends tax and CIPC compliance is accurate and on time
• Handle SARS correspondence and identify tax planning opportunities
• Prepare or review annual financial statements within statutory timeframes
• Lead, review and develop the bookkeepers, junior accountants and trainees in your portfolio
• Manage workflow and deadlines across multiple clients in Karbon
• Onboard new clients and build long-term relationships through proactive service
• Keep Xero files accurate and current, and champion our use of Dext, Hubdoc and SimplePay

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in an accounting practice, managing a portfolio of clients
• SAIPA, CIMA, AGA(SA) or CA(SA) designation
• Must be able to a lead a team
• Experience on Xero; Sage, Dext, Hubdoc, SimplePay and Karbon advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of South African tax and statutory compliance
• Confident client communication and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure