Finance Manager/Right-hand to the CEO

QuickTeam; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing US-based company is seeking a knowledgeable Financial Manager to oversee its financial operations in a fully remote role. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance management, with a focus on continuous improvement in accounting practices. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in financial accounting and team management.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of financial accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of experience managing or supervising a team.
• Experience understanding applicable financial standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts within agreed timeframes.
• Analyze and review data submissions to local and national authorities.
• Support annual financial audit and prepare the annual accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Planning and organization

Education

Accounting, finance or similar degree

Tools

Quickbooks

Stripe

WISE

Job description

Position Overview:

We are looking for a knowledgeable Financial Manager to drive the company's financial operations.

In this role you will work under and directly report to the CEO and COO in assisting financial reporting and analysis of the business, preparation of financials for management or audit, budgeting, and forecast modeling, supporting compliance, revenue and cost analysis, and tax planning.

You will be part of a passionate and dedicated Finance team, supported by an external accounting firm/specialist where needed.

This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing US based company in which you will have the exposure to grow your skillset in a foreign network.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts within agreed timeframes
• Preparing regular operational cash flow forecasts
• Analyze and review data submissions to local and national authorities
• Ensure sales invoicing processes are adhered to and all invoices are correctly processed
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial records - overseeing and reviewing transactions, with hands-on intervention when necessary.
• Manage the debtors and creditors ageing
• Monitoring KPIs to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvements
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations
• Reviewing payroll and monthly payment runs.
• Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices
• Support in preparing for and meeting statutory, regulatory and investor reporting requirements.
• Supporting the annual financial audit and preparing the annual accounts
• Assisting Company tax computations
• Ensuring statutory returns are accurate and submitted timeously

• Accounting, finance or similar degree
• At least 5 years of financial accounting experience
• At least 2 years of experience managing or supervising a team
• Experience and understanding of applicable financial standards, regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience in managing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of planning and organisation skills
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information

Preferred:

• CA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Experience using Quickbooks or an equivalent accounting system
• Experience using payment systems such as Stripe, WISE and/or equivalent
• Experience and understanding of US tax requirements
• Exposure to US accounting and tax practices
• Experience creating and maintaining financial models

Fully remote position.

Salary Ranges from $3,000-$4,000/ Month.

(commensurate based on experience.)
Hours are flexible based on requirements. Within EST 9-5