Accountant
Job description
About this job As an Accountant you will be responsible for managing the accounts of your allocated entities within the Group, across various territories. You will also manage the relevant tax processes in designated entities. You will report to the Senior Accountant. You will- Have full ownership of the Trial Balance of various entities including the management of all balance sheet accounts monthly, including tax, loans, accruals & prepayments.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of financial accounts, including the salary, tax accounts and the maintenance of the fixed asset register.
- Do the monthly Journal review of your allocated entities.
- Provide commentary and insight into income statements and balance sheet movements monthly.
- Liaise with auditors and respond to audit requests on a timely basis.
- Supervise 3rd party service providers to ensure timely preparation of accounts.
- Review monthly calculations of statutory liabilities. i.e. WHT, VAT, PAYE, WCF and Pensions and ensure taxes are paid and filed timeously.
- Assist with Regulatory returns & compliance reporting.
- Ensure creditors, cashbooks and petty cash capturing is up to date and reviewed on a weekly basis. Ensure timely bank payments in the service entities.
- Manage the accounts payable aging and process payments to ensure that suppliers are paid timeously.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts for your allocated entities.
- Review Annual Financial Statements for your allocated entities.
- An accounting degree or relevant tertiary qualification.
- To be a qualified CA(SA).
- A minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience in a similar / general accounting role, within the financial services industry (including articles experience).
- Experience in working with foreign currencies and multi-territory entities.
- Excel experience, as well as accounting package familiarity.
- Strong reporting skills and attention to detail.
- To show initiative and the ability to identify, initiate and drive process improvements.
- To have the ability to self manage and work effectively under pressure.
- To have the ability to adapt and work in a fast-changing environment.
- Exposure to working with AI tools.
- Experience with tax, including withholding tax & VAT.
- Exposure to Pastel.
- Experience accounting for Transfer Pricing transactions.
- A relevant Tax qualification.
- Experience working in a startup or growth environment.
- Exposure to a Fintech and/or Technology business environment.
- Emerging market experience.
- Experience with consolidation.
- Collaborating with smart, engaging people in an inspiring work environment.
- Working for impact.
- Growing and learning continuously, with loads of encouragement and support.
- Boldly taking risks as we navigate new challenges.
- Flexible work practices enabling your best delivery.
- Being autonomous and empowered to lead.
Accounting degree or relevant tertiary qualification; qualified CA(SA); 2-3 years general accounting experience in financial services; foreign currency and multi-territory experience; Excel and accounting package familiarity; strong reporting skills.
Key Responsibilities
- managing accounts
- preparing tax filings
- supervising service providers
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Excel, Pastel
Job Details
- Category: Finance and Accounting
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — South Africa
- Languages: English
About JUMO
A fintech company providing financial services and technology solutions. — Industry: Finance