Financial Accountant

Integrity360; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrity360, a prominent cybersecurity provider, is seeking a Financial Accountant in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reports and compliance with IFRS. Ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, accounting experience, and a proactive approach to financial management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 3-4+ years PQE.
• Strong understanding of IFRS reporting and acquisition accounting.
• Experience with multinational operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end process and financial reporting.
• Prepare IFRS financial statements with supporting schedules.
• Manage foreign exchange risk exposure.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer/Client Focus

Financial & Performance Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Proficiency

Education

Degree level education or similar

Professional Accreditation (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

About Us

Integrity360 is the largest independent cyber security provider in Europe, with a growing international presence spanning the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. With over 700 employees, across 12 locations, and six Security Operations Centres (SOCs)-including locations in Dublin, Sofia, Stockholm, Madrid, Naples and Cape Town-we support more than 2,500 clients across a wide range of industries.

Over 80% of our team are technical experts, focused on helping clients proactively identify, protect, detect and respond to threats in an ever-evolving cyber landscape. Our security-first approach positions cyber resilience as a business enabler, empowering organisations to operate with confidence.

At Integrity360, people come first. We invest heavily in learning, development and progression, fostering a dynamic culture where innovation, collaboration and continuous growth are at the heart of what we do. If you're ready to take your cyber security career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Role / Responsibilities

The Financial Accountant will assist with all accounting related functions to maintain effective accounting and reporting systems. The primary focus of the role is to ensure complete, accurate and timely closing of the monthly and quarterly books and successful completion of external audits. Razor sharp focus required on Gross Margins, Net Profits, Free Cashflow and Shareholder Wealth Creation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, month-end process, financial reporting, revenue reporting, analytical reviews and fixed assets accounting. Working with the finance leadership team to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the company's accounting systems, general internal controls and information reporting to meet company standards. Provides accounting support, as needed, for various operational initiatives. A strong understanding of IFRS reporting and acquisition accounting will be an essential requirement for the role. The current finance team comprises 20 colleagues across Finance and MIS across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in accounts preparation for Group operation including:
• Preparation of monthly board packs (consolidated monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, Ratio Analysis and detailed notes)
• Assisting in preparation of detailed IFRS Financial statements with supporting schedules
• Assist in managing the foreign exchange risk exposure of the Group
• Maintaining a strong financial reporting and control ethos across the group
• Respond to Ad Hoc information requests required from time to time
• Assist in managing & reporting of working capital & working capital metrics
• Assist in the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
• Calculate variances from the budget/forecast and report to management.
• Assist in maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Work with auditors on a regular basis
• Preparation of statuary returns including tax and employment returns.
• Internal Audit management - ongoing internal audit review processes.
• Control environment - regular monitoring of key financial controls.
• Assist in the integration of acquired companies into the current group structure and accounting for the technical aspects of the purchase agreements
• Assist in the implementation of IFRS reporting across the group
• Assist in maintaining effective financial controls and reporting processes to support the business
• Assist in the continued maintenance and development of the key financial processes and systems to support the future scaling plans of the business
• Other ad hoc tasks as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant with 3-4+ years PQE in a relevant position
• Deadline driven
• Experience working alongside commercial, product and operations functional leaders to support them in day-to-day commercial & operating decisions
• Strong understanding of best practices for managing a business operating across multiple international locations
• Salesforce/Financial Force
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Suites

Personal Characteristics

• Positive, solution-oriented mindset
• A self-starter, highly motivated with a focus on continuous improvement and attention to detail
• Strong appreciation and belief in establishing systems and processes to ensure consistent strong operational performance
• Combines strong listening skills with the ability to make dynamic, informed decisions
• Leadership/Strategic Thinking/Problem Solving / Analysis
• Financial & Performance Management
• Communication Proficiency/ Collaboration Skills
• Customer / Client Focus
• Initiative/Flexibility/Time Management
• Personal Effectiveness / Credibility/ Ethical Conduct

What you will bring to us:

• Experience of meeting conflicting/critical deadlines
• Proven track record
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Customer/Client Focus
• Previous experience relevant to this specific role
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be fluent in English, written and oral
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Results orientated
• Ability to ensure high level confidentiality
• Strong analytical and I.T skills appropriate to role
• Must be a team player but able to work on own initiative

Qualifications

• Must be educated to degree level or similar
• Must have a Professional Accreditation such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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