FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Air Chefs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Chefs in Cape Town is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to drive month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting across Africa.

The role emphasizes automation of reconciliation, collaboration with Treasury and Tech Ops, and support for tax/audit submissions in a fast-moving fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 4+ years in accounting, focusing on month-end close & reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax compliance (VAT, PAYE).
• Proficient in Xero and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Power Query) is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with a knack for spotting financial anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Automate reconciliation processes and streamline reporting tasks.
• Collaborate with Treasury and Tech Ops for seamless financial flows.
• Manage expense allocations and support tax/audit submissions.

Skills

Xero

Excel (Advanced)

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Power Query

Job description

Role Overview

Help us automate and scale financial operations at a fast-growing fintech, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for millions of users across Africa. You'll be key to our financial integrity and growth.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years in accounting, focusing on month-end close & reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of South African tax compliance (VAT, PAYE)
• Proficient in Xero and advanced Excel for data analysis
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Power Query) is a plus
• Detail-oriented with a knack for spotting financial anomalies

What You'll Do

• Drive month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Automate reconciliation processes and streamline reporting tasks
• Collaborate with Treasury and Tech Ops for seamless financial flows
• Manage expense allocations and support tax/audit submissions

Why You'll Love It

• Make a tangible impact on financial inclusion across Africa
• Work in a dynamic, growth-stage fintech environment
• Competitive salary, equity, and a supportive, values-driven culture