IT Operations Manager (Infrastructure) (JHB Hybrid)

We are recruiting a motivated IT Operations Manager (Infrastructure) (JHB Hybrid) to support operations at a reputable professional services firm in Sandton, Gauteng. The role demands accuracy, initiative, and a commitment to high standards.

The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. Hard work is matched by genuine respect for the people who do it. The setup is well-organised, with clear expectations and steady support. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.

Responsibilities

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Conduct regular reviews of accounts payable and receivable processes to identify control weaknesses, reduce processing errors, and implement improvements that enhance operational efficiency while reducing fraud risk and financial losses.
• Automate recurring journal entries, reconciliation templates, and management report generation using advanced Excel functionality and accounting system capabilities to streamline month-end close processes and reduce manual effort.

Statutory Compliance & Tax

• Coordinate year-end audits by preparing comprehensive audit files, compiling working papers, responding to auditor queries promptly and accurately, and facilitating timely sign-off of annual financial statements with an unqualified audit opinion.
• Handle the preparation and submission of PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns to SARS on a monthly basis, ensuring employee tax deductions and employer contributions are correctly calculated, reconciled, and remitted within statutory deadlines.

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Prepare monthly management accounts including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements with detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods for senior management review and strategic decision-making.
• Analyse operational expenditure against approved departmental budgets, investigate significant deviations with cost centre managers, and present findings with corrective recommendations to the finance manager for review.
• Manage the fixed asset register by recording acquisitions, disposals, and transfer journals, and calculating monthly depreciation in accordance with IFRS and the company's approved accounting policies and capitalisation thresholds.

Requirements

• A minimum of two to three years of practical accounting experience with exposure to the full accounting cycle in a commercial environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, auditors, and colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting VAT returns via eFiling and maintaining knowledge of tax legislation changes.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively during peak reporting periods such as month-end.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, or Xero, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Equivalent