Job Description

Spur Corporation, a growing multi-brand restaurant franchisor based in Cape Town, is seeking an Accounts Services Manager to join its dynamic finance team. The role will manage the 'engine room' of the finance function, overseeing debtors, creditors, operational expenses (including travel, credit card transactions, and claims), and turnover declarations (franchise fees and concessions). This position requires strong people management, organizational skills, and a passion for continuous improvement
Education:
BCom degree in Accounting or equivalent
Experience:
Minimum 3 years' experience in managing a finance team of similar size
Proven leadership and people management skills
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial systems
Solid understanding of financial controls, policies, and processes
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Key CompetenciesEssential:
Leading and Supervising
Working with People
Relating and Networking
Persuading and Influencing
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Planning and Organising
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
Following Instructions and Procedures
Desirable:
Deciding and Initiating Action
Applying Expertise and Technology
Analysing
Adapting and Responding to Change
Other Skills and Attributes:
Proficient in MS Excel
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
Ability to work across departments and seniority levels
Big-picture thinker with attention to operational detail
Roles and ResponsibilitiesDebtors Management:
Oversee invoicing, credit notes, and collections
Maintain debtor arrangements and franchisee loans
Regular debtors ageing review and reporting
Manage onboarding and changes to debtor accounts
Oversee debit order process
Monthly management reporting on debtors
Creditors Management:
Ensure proper invoice processing, authorisation, and reconciliation
Review COD payments and supplier BEE documentation
Manage supplier onboarding and account maintenance
Approve reconciliations and resolve payment queries
Operational Expenses (Travel, Credit Cards, Claims):
Ensure timely submission, approval, and allocation of all transactions
Review international travel reconciliations (TOOFs)
Monitor 'unbudgeted' expenses and ensure timely resolution
Review balance sheet reconciliations related to ops expenses
Turnover Declarations & Franchise Fees:
Ensure timely and accurate processing of declarations
Review concession schedules and franchise fee invoicing
Oversee debit orders and franchisee instructions
Validate store turnover data by region and brand
Cash Book & Bank Reconciliations:
Ensure timely processing of cash book entries
Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations
Resolve reconciling items promptly
Fixed Assets Management:
Oversee asset additions, depreciation, and accurate reporting
Review fixed asset register and related expenses
Validate capitalisation vs expense treatment
Governance, Systems, and Control:
Implement audit recommendations
Identify process risks and mitigate them
Review and prepare selected balance sheet reconciliations
Leadership & Line Management:
Build, lead, and mentor the finance operations team
Develop and implement process improvements
Prepare personal development plans for direct reports
Handle conflict, adapt to change, and make sound decisions
Routine & Ad Hoc Tasks:
Authorise online banking payments
Respond to ad hoc finance requests from Group Financial Manager
Career Growth & Development:
A role at Spur Corporation provides the opportunity to nurture talent, grow professionally, and be part of a purpose-driven and supportive environment within a listed multinational.