Accountant (SAIPA) - Financial Services

SUMMARY:
Are you an ambitious Accountant looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established and rapidly expanding organization within the financial services and payments sector, is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join their dynamic finance team based in Stellenbosch.

POSITION INFO:
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment where you will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities within the group. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy taking ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger by accurately recording financial transactions across multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting financial reports.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Implement, monitor, and improve internal financial controls and processes.
• Prepare monthly VAT reconciliations and ensure tax compliance.
• Review and authorize banking beneficiaries in accordance with company controls.
• Assist with external audits by preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support statutory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations.
• Reconcile intercompany loan accounts.
• Prepare financial information for Board reports and executive management.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and finance-related projects.

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Completed SAIPA articles or a minimum of 3 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting.
• Exposure to reporting within a listed environment or a sound understanding of IFRS, statutory reporting, and listed company requirements will be advantageous.
• Previous experience within the financial services, fintech, or payments industry will be beneficial.
• Experience using Xero accounting software is advantageous.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in business English.

• Own reliable transport.
• Ability to work from the Stellenbosch office.