Financial Accountant

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

A mission‑led fintech powerhouse is reshaping the future of payments across Africa, creating smarter, scalable, and more accessible ways for money to move. They are seeking a highly capable Financial Accountant to join their vibrant team in Cape Town. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and cross‑border payments, offering the chance to work in a dynamic, high‑impact environment where financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and innovation truly matter.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple cost centres.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Assist with financial consolidation and reporting for local and international entities.
• Oversee supplier payments, expense management, client billing, and intercompany recharges.
• Review and approve invoices in line with internal controls and tax requirements.
• Perform multi‑currency bank reconciliations and support cash flow forecasting.
• Track working capital and FX exposure while collaborating with operations and trading teams.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and internal governance policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes.
• Support upgrades, integrations, and testing of ERP or financial systems.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures.

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

YOUR REWARD

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