Accountant

Phoenix Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Recruitment in Sandton, a cloud-first technology company, seeks an Accountant to join on an initial fixed-term basis. You will support finance and operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls and efficient processes.

The role covers month-end, invoicing, payroll, AWS cost reporting and annual financial statements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fintech, a finance background, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance is required; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fintech or a related sector.
• Proficiency with Sage, SimplePay and MS Office is essential.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end processing, financial statements and reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing, revenue tracking, and cost analyses for business units.
• Oversee payroll, payroll controls and HR/payroll data integrity.
• Monitor AWS and operational cost reporting and budget variances.
• Support annual financial reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain filing, contracts and internal control documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting and finance

Postgraduate qualification in Accounting

Tools

Sage

SimplePay

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 abilitiesExcellent 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