Accountant – Client Manager

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Accountant to lead our clients' newly established accounting branch.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in accounting, strong leadership abilities, and proven multitasking skills. This role requires someone capable of managing and strengthening existing client relationships, while also developing new business opportunities. A confident, approachable, and trustworthy demeanor is essential to succeed in this position.

Key Responsibilities :

• Accounting , Processing and reconciliations :
• Daily accounting operations, including processing transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets registers and inventory reports.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany loans.
• Financial Statements :
• Draft and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Structures and tax planning :
• Ability to consult and advise on best corporate structures and succession / estate planning for groups
• Tax planning and advisory on best practices, proactive planning for each milestone tax event.
• Tax Administration :
• Handle tax administration for clients, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Year-End and Month-End Close :
• Monitor timelines for month-end close activities and ensure timely completion.
• Oversee onboarding activities for new clients and staff.
• Working Papers :
• Review working papers for accuracy and completeness.
• Training and Development :
• Facilitate software and process training for external clients.
• Develop and update training materials to ensure client standards are met and maintained.
• Provide accounting and tax software training and support
• Full understanding of IT software used by the department
• Training and support to the clients of the software used by the department
• External Engagement :
• Engage with clients and team to align and meet delivery expectations.
• Client engagement presenting reports, structure planning, estate planning, compilations, integrated reports and general client meetings
• Networking within the industry to leverage opportunities
• Project Management :
• Lead and manage accounting projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Perform team leader duties, including performance management, recruiting, and team capacity planning.
• Standard Operating Procedures :
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the division.
• Team Management :
• Manage the growing accounting team, setting performance targets and conducting performance reviews.
• Time management
• Foster a positive and productive team environment.

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