Finance Manager (Bookkeeping)

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South Africa
Remote
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
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5 days ago
Job description

Finance Manager (Bookkeeping)

Mission
The Finance Manager, under the oversight of the CEO and Director of Operations, is the backbone of our core focus: "empowering success through financial wisdom" for each of our clients. By ensuring accurate records and leading a remote team of bookkeeping experts, the Finance Manager paints a tangible picture of financial health for the businesses we serve.

Outcomes

  1. Take full ownership of the bookkeeping division
    • Oversee all bookkeeping operations autonomously and deliver results without requiring daily supervision.
    • Assume end-to-end responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all client financials and related outputs.
  2. Ensure the highest quality standards
    • Develop rigorous quality standards aligned with our core values.
    • Personally verify the highest level of accuracy across the team, ensuring error-free deliverables for clients.
  3. Champion an exceptional client experience
    • Take ownership of client satisfaction, ensuring responsive, empathetic, and solutions-focused communication.
    • Meet with clients as needed for onboarding and complex bookkeeping questions.
  4. Display mastery of ecommerce bookkeeping
    • Manage tasks like bill pay, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, inventory-based accounting, and sales tax for ecommerce businesses.
    • Build SOPs and training materials to advance team skills.
  5. Solve complex issues independently
    • Research and master new areas to ensure any client requirements are successfully handled.
  6. Ensure timely completion of deliverables
    • Ensure all client financials are sent out by the 20th of each month.
    • Build tracking systems to monitor progress and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
  7. Build and lead a high-performing team
    • Collaborate on hiring and perform regular performance reviews.
    • Model expertise and mentor team members in advanced bookkeeping practices.
  8. Advance ecommerce expertise
    • Stay updated on trends and changes to improve team performance and client outcomes.
  9. Drive systems literacy and process improvement
    • Demonstrate mastery of project management tools and continuously document and refine processes.

Competencies
  1. Relevant experience and expertise: Bachelor's degree in accounting (or equivalent) and 5+ years of proven success, particularly in ecommerce bookkeeping.
  2. Independent and self-driven: Thrives without supervision and takes initiative to solve issues.
  3. High standards and accountability: Committed to delivering uncompromising quality.
  4. Proactive problem-solver: Anticipates and resolves issues efficiently.
  5. Technologically proficient/adaptive: Quickly learns and adapts to new tools.
  6. Time management guru: Effectively prioritizes and meets deadlines in a remote work environment.
  7. Process-oriented: Builds scalable, repeatable systems to ensure operational excellence.
  8. Virtuous work ethic: Demonstrates a strong commitment to hard work and integrity.
  9. Communicative: Shares information clearly and respectfully while seeking clarification when needed.
  10. Research-minded: Invests in continuous learning and professional growth.
  11. Collaborative: Works seamlessly with peers and strategic teams.

Benefits
  1. 100% remote work environment
  2. Bonus program for achieving KPIs
  3. Professional development reimbursement
  4. Generous time off policy
  5. Additional benefits as the company grows
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