Accountant

Technology Company based in Sandton is looking for an Accountant to join their team on a an initial fixed term basis.

The company is a cloud first organization, building products and services that solve everyday challenges. Through the years, they have developed long-standing relationships with customers and partners from early cloud adoption to pioneering serverless transformation.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Accountant / Management Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and operations administration, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

This role requires a proactive individual who can support finance and operations functions to ensure smooth and efficient business processes.

Duties:

Month-End & Financial Processing:

Review month-end revenue reconciliations for all Accounts Receivable accounts.
Review and analyse financial reports including general ledger accounts
Completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Prepare monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
Monitor financial performance and analyse variances vs budget/forecast.
Maintaining monthly Fixed Asset Register
Interpret financial data and present reports to management.
Provide detailed financial and cost analysis reports.
Process Accounts Payable activities, including preparing, reviewing, and loading month-end supplier payment lists on FNB for approval before month end.
Preparation of VAT calculations for monthly audit review.
Preparation of Payroll calculations for monthly audit review.

Invoicing & Revenue:

Process and review customer invoices prior to submission.
Maintain invoicing schedules and supporting documentation.
Track outstanding invoices and support customer follow-ups where required.
Ensure invoicing aligns with contracts, approvals, and internal controls.

Payroll & Payments:

Review onboarding and termination of employees on the payroll system in collaboration with Finance Administrator and HR Manager.
Review reconciled employee leave balances by the 17th of each month.
Review monthly payroll transaction reports.
Ensure payroll data accuracy and alignment with HR records.
Maintain personnel changes on SimplePay.
Review and approve staff expense claims prior to payroll cutoff.
Review salary payment lists by the 23rd.
Load salary payments for approval by the 24th

AWS Cost & Operational Cost Reporting:

Prepare and review AWS cost reports at month-end.
Prepare monthly cloud and operational variance reports
Perform monthly cost saving calculations.

Administration:

Maintain proper filing of financial documents and contracts.
Support internal and external audit processes when required.
Review and approve team expense requisitions for travel and ad hoc costs, verifying alignment with the approved budget.

Maintaining Weekly Bank & Cashflows:

Maintain weekly customer and supplier account reconciliations
Update weekly bank accounts through cashbook maintenance across all entities
Prepare weekly cash flow reports for presentation to the CEO

Annual Financial Reporting:

Prepare annual financial statements
Ensure all records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
Finalise full Balance Sheet reconciliations
Review annual general ledger accounts
Perform year-end variance analysis
Provide comprehensive financial performance analysis to management
Support strategic planning through financial modelling and scenario analysis
Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Evaluate the overall financial health of the organisation
Prepare provisional tax returns (bi-annual) for auditor submission
Coordinate with auditors during the annual audit
Provide required schedules and respond to audit queries timeously.

Compliance & Controls:

Adhere to company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
Meet all finance-related deadlines
Track and control departmental budgets
Monitor and measure financial KPIs
Ensure compliance documentation for bids and tenders is up to date

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
Postgraduate qualification in Accounting (preferred)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Fintech or similar sector
Proficiency in financial software (Sage and Simple Pay) and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to explain financial information clearly to stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Solid understanding of financial principles and accounting practices
Deadline driven
Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment