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Accounting Manager

VirtuhireRemote — South Africa
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Requirements7+ years of direct experience in accounting or finance roles, with hands-on responsibility for multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction bookkeeping — a proactive role rather than a delegation role. Proficient in Xero, with a strong understanding of bank rules, recurring invoices, fixed asset registers, and reporting capabilities. Familiarity with Joiin (or similar consolidation tools) for group-level reporting across various Xero organizations. Knowledge of UK VAT schemes, Companies House filing deadlines, and experience collaborating with external auditors or tax consultants. Experience in US state-level sales tax reporting, including economic nexus thresholds and multi-state filing obligations. Skilled in coordinating inventory reconciliations with third-party logistics providers and warehouses. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment operating across both the UK and US.

About the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily bookkeeping tasks for multiple entities, ensuring precise and prompt transaction recording in Xero, including multicurrency entries and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns while coordinating annual statutory filings with external accountants, guaranteeing adherence to UK tax obligations and reporting standards.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain on purchase orders and vendor invoicing, managing an accurate payables ledger and timing payments according to cash flow priorities.
  • Assist in financial planning and forecasting, which includes cash flow projections, budget variance analysis, and scenario modeling to guide leadership decisions.
  • Generate consolidated financial statements utilizing Xero’s multi-entity tools or integrations with consolidation platforms (e.g., Syft, Joiin), ensuring proper elimination of intercompany balances.
  • Administer multicurrency accounting processes, including foreign exchange revaluations, tracking currency gains/losses, and reconciling bank feeds for GBP and USD accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with US sales tax regulations, including monitoring nexus obligations by state, preparing and filing state-level sales tax returns, and maintaining accurate tax rate configurations.
  • Coordinate inventory cycle counts with third-party warehouses and 3PL locations, reconciling physical counts against recorded values and investigating discrepancies.

About Virtuhire

Virtuhire is a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Our team is committed to excellence and seeks a like-minded Accounting Manager to join our remote workforce in South Africa.

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