Chartered Accountant (eCommerce) (JB5488)

Kontak Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth US-based e-commerce company specializing in premium wellness equipment seeks a strategic Chartered Accountant. This fully remote role requires a proactive professional with a strong analytical mindset and deep knowledge of global e-commerce platforms. The ideal candidate will manage financial operations, ensuring compliance and driving improvements across all processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years post-qualification experience.
• 3 years as a primary accountant.
• Familiarity with USA financial regulations and TAX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Consolidate and analyse financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Monitor cash flow daily and optimise working capital.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Registered CA(SA)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Chartered Accountant (eCommerce) (JB5488)
Remote (Suitable for South African based candidates)
$2 000.00 to $2 500.00 a month CTC
Working Hours: 3:30pm to 12:30am (SA time)
Permanent Contractor

A high-growth, US-based e-commerce company specialising in premium wellness, spa, and massage equipment is looking for an experienced and strategic Chartered Accountant (CA) to take full ownership of their financial operations. This fully remote role is suited to a proactive, hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced digital retail environment. The position is focused on full-function accounting, financial planning, and operational improvement, requiring a strong analytical mindset, deep systems knowledge, and a solid grasp of global e-commerce platforms. The ideal candidate is not only an expert in numbers but also a strategic thinker who can drive improvements and efficiencies across financial processes

Minimum Requirements:
Registered CA(SA) with 5–8 years of post-qualification experience
3 years as the primary accountant in a business
Experienced in QuickBooks Online (with inventory experience)
Familiarity with USA financial regulations and TAX requirements (e.g. IRS, 1099s, FATCA)
Experience in e-commerce environments (preferred)
Demonstrated experience in full-function accounting, financial planning, and strategy
Experience working with US-based companies
Understanding of merchant platforms such as Amazon, PayPal, Walmart, BigCommerce
Ability to work independently and manage the finance function end-to-end
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Must be able to work full-time South African hours: 15:30pm – 00:30am

Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy and Planning:
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives
Deliver financial modelling and forecasting insights for leadership decisions
Evaluate company performance and recommend financial and operational improvements
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Consolidate and analyse financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually
Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards
Perform variance analysis and identify key performance drivers
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Lead and coordinate company-wide annual budgeting
Monitor budget adherence and maintain financial discipline
Update forecasts to align with changing business or market conditions
Risk Management and Compliance:
Ensure adherence to US financial regulations and tax laws
Manage internal audits and maintain effective internal controls
Identify and mitigate financial risks proactively
Cash Flow and Working Capital Management:
Monitor cash flow daily, weekly, and monthly
Optimise working capital to maintain business liquidity
Create short- and long-term cash flow forecasts
Systems, Controls & Automation:
Lead implementation and optimisation of financial systems
Enforce robust internal control frameworks
Drive automation and continuous improvement in accounting operations

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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