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Creative CFO is the finance team for small and medium enterprises, helping them grow their business with world‑class finance teams, cloud & AI technology. Our expert financial management and accounting services provide the strategic reporting that enables businesses to grow.
Our vision a world where more small and medium enterprises succeed. We set out on a mission to create a world‑class growth platform that provides SMEs with financial clarity, peace of mind and high‑growth opportunities.
During this journey, we have supported several hundred SMEs to improve their ability to run sustainable businesses, develop a world‑class offering, hire more employees and support skills transfer in their communities. This work enabled us to build an extensive network, become a leader in the SME ecosystem, and foster relationships with founders, executives, and employees.
We are an Elite Corporate Partner of the Year 2024 with AICPA CIMA, Xero Platinum Partner, and recipient of the Corporate Partnership Profession Award 2023.
Our Core Values :
- Understanding : Know your customer and their business – If you know what they do and why they do it, you can help them build it.
- Respect : Treat people and businesses with respect – Relationships are built on trust. Customer confidentiality is paramount.
- Innovation : Be willing to listen and solve any problem – Innovative solutions are an interconnected web of small problems solved brilliantly.
- Performance : Get to work – Use your experience and skills, with the full support of the team, to confidently deliver exceptional results.
- Well‑being : Live sustainably – Strive for a sustainable balance between self, community and the environment.
THE POSITION
As part of our financial team, you will join a quest to deliver compliance, efficiency, and growth to some of the most exciting businesses across multiple industries, including accommodation and hospitality, construction and engineering, education, financial and insurance services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and publishing, professional and commercial services, retail, software and IT, and telecommunication services.
Our three core service areas are :
Financial Systems : Implementing cloud‑based financial software to provide a solid foundation for business growth by automating and scaling the best business processesFinancial Management : Ensuring adequate governance structures are in place, business risk is managed, and financial performance is monitored, analysed and optimisedBusiness Intelligence : Bringing in depth analysis and insights through years of professional experience with latest automation and reporting technologyResponsibilities
You’ll be working with the best technology, an exciting high‑growth client base and a premier team. As you do, you’ll be :
Preparing financial data and providing bookkeeping support to clientsAssisting in a client’s operational processes such as reconciliationsAssisting in the compilation of tax returns to ensure compliance across payroll, VAT, and income taxPlaying a supporting role to our accountants by assisting them with the preparation of management reports, quantitative and qualitative data analysis for improved management decision‑making and statutory returnsIdentifying and testing business scenarios and inter‑system integrationsAssisting in the implementation of cloud‑based financial systems for accounting, reporting, point of sale and inventory managementStaying on top of developments in financial software, including accounting, project management, stock, CRM, ERP, POS systems (we currently use cloud software like Xero, Syft, Asana, Azure, Cin7 Core & Omni, Dext, Fathom, HubSpot, Power BI, and many more cutting‑edge tools)Training clients to use the implemented systems confidentlyDeveloping internal accounting controls and processes to ensure accurate reportingAdding value to the Creative CFO finance team and customersWHY APPLY
Become part of a small yet rapidly growing team and grab hold of the opportunity to :
Work under leadership with a forward‑thinking approach to workWork with international businesses across diverse industriesEnjoy flexible working hours and a progressive remote working policyReceive intentional input and mentoring on your professional and personal developmentBe part of a close, vibrant office community that promotes creativity, wellness, and regular team‑building eventsJoin a team that recognises and celebrates individual contributions to team winsGet matched on your tuition spend and leave taken for ongoing educationEnjoy a day's paid leave on your birthday – it’s your day to celebrate you!Hybrid work set‑up – currently 1x in‑office day a month, with 1x day per quarter if outside Cape Town (& surrounds)Work in great office space, if you prefer thatComputer, related hardware and home office set‑up providedHave flexible work hoursBenefit from a Parental and Maternity Leave policy created for our team membersWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Our business is built on the trust we develop with our clients. You would need to be able to engage clients at all levels with expertise, confidence and integrity, embodying our core values of understanding, respect, innovation, performance, and well‑being.
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION
Three‑year tertiary qualification in accounting, management accounting, business management or a related field0‑1+ years of related work experience is preferred; however, this is an entry‑level role, and no prior work experience is required.If you have not had any response in 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance
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