{"id":11817,"date":"2026-07-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiregroup.net\/jobs\/job\/accounting-services-manager-tc-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T23:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T23:16:38","slug":"accounting-services-manager-tc-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/hiregroup.net\/jobs\/job\/accounting-services-manager-tc-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting Services Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About the Role<\/h2>\n<p>Hire Group is partnering with a high-growth US-based accounting firm to hire an experienced <strong>Accounting Services Manager<\/strong> to lead and scale their South Africa delivery team. This is a senior leadership role for a results-driven accounting professional who thrives in a client-facing, high-performance environment.<\/p>\n<p>You will own the quality, efficiency, and output of a dedicated accounting team, working hand-in-hand with US client leadership to drive excellence across every engagement.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting delivery team, taking full ownership of team output, quality standards, and turnaround targets<\/li>\n<li>Serve as the primary liaison between the South Africa team and US client leadership, ensuring seamless communication and alignment<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the full accounts payable\/receivable cycle, including bill payment systems and multi-client bookkeeping across QuickBooks<\/li>\n<li>Design, implement, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive process efficiency and scalability<\/li>\n<li>Manage multiple concurrent client engagements, ensuring delivery accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>Apply US GAAP principles across all financial reporting, reconciliations, and client deliverables<\/li>\n<li>Recruit, onboard, and retain accounting talent to support a growing practice<\/li>\n<li>Produce management-level reporting on team capacity, productivity metrics, and process improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Minimum Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional qualification: <strong>SAIPA, CIMA, or CA(SA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Minimum <strong>2 years<\/strong> of team leadership or management experience in an accounting environment<\/li>\n<li>Strong, demonstrable knowledge of <strong>US GAAP<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Advanced proficiency in <strong>QuickBooks<\/strong> (Online or Desktop)<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience managing bill payment workflows and multiple simultaneous client accounts<\/li>\n<li>Track record of designing and implementing SOPs that measurably improved process efficiency and team capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Skills &amp; Attributes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leadership:<\/strong> Confident people manager with the ability to build, develop, and retain a team<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication:<\/strong> Excellent written and verbal communication tailored for a US client-facing environment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attention to Detail:<\/strong> High accuracy and quality standards across all financial deliverables<\/li>\n<li><strong>Problem Solving:<\/strong> Proactive and solutions-oriented, able to identify and resolve issues independently<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adaptability:<\/strong> Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing, cross-border business environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What We Offer<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive market-related salary<\/li>\n<li>Remote \/ hybrid work arrangement<\/li>\n<li>Direct exposure to a leading US accounting practice<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to build and lead your own team<\/li>\n<li>Professional growth within a scaling organisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Ready to take the next step in your career?<\/strong> Apply now or reach out directly. 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