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Practice/Finance Manager Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Sagen Advisory
Position: Practice / Finance Manager
Well-known and respected medium sized Assurance, Accounting and Consultancy firm is searching for an experienced Practice / Finance Manager to join their ranks at their offices in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.
The company has a strong focus on SAICA, IRBA, staff, and administrative responsibilities, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with professional standards. With a commitment to fostering growth, the firm provides a supportive environment for staff, emphasizing professional development and effective team management.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years accounting and finance experience and need to have a strong financial background and preferable be a CA(SA), AGA(SA), or Professional Accountant (SA).
Duties and Responsibilities :
Full bookkeeping and accounting function up to trial balance, including debtors, creditors, bank, petty cash, journals, etc. – PASTEL & XERO.
Oversee office management to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
Handle all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
Manage Work-In-Progress (WIP) and operational workflows to improve productivity.
Lead staff management, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and team development.
Conduct research on industry trends, provide technical insights, and organize training sessions for staff.
Reconcile receipts in Xero and Greatsoft.
Conduct debtors interest runs and manage Greatsoft period rollovers.
Notify clients via CDM and handle eDocs letterhead / content changes.
Streamline and oversee client onboarding across all departments.
Conduct client and staff exit interviews and manage exit processes.
Prepare internal recharge reports and update global stats in Greatsoft.
Compile monthly management meeting reports and provide feedback on budget vs. actual performance.
Stay updated on industry legislation, regulations, and guides; organize training sessions as needed.
Administer IRBA lists and process FASSET claims for learnership allowances.
Monitor ADP progress reports and assist trainees with Case Ware.
Adjust annual staff charge-out rates and update rates for interim increases or role changes.
Adhoc duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience :
A postgraduate qualification in finance or accounting is essential
Having completed articles (either SAICA or SAIPA) will be an advantage.
Professional qualifications CA(SA), AGA(SA) or PA(SA) will be highly valued.
Experience with Greatsoft, Pastel, Xero, Simple Pay, Pastel Payroll, Case Ware, and eFiling.
Candidate must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience.
Remuneration :
Discretionary bi-annual performance-based bonus.
Discretionary performance-based bonus linked to fee targets.
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Title: Practice/Finance Manager
Company: Sagen Advisory
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Accounting Manager), Management
