Financial Accountant

BrighterMonday Kenya; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the online marketplace sector is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team in Cape Town. The role involves overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and providing financial insights. Candidates should have a BCom in Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles. The position offers remote work flexibility and exposure to high-impact financial projects.

Benefits

Remote work with occasional office visits

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Exposure to high-impact financial projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles.
• Experience with taxation and E-filing.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting functions and prepare financial reports.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage supplier settlements.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Financial data interpretation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BCom in Accounting, Finance, or related field

SAICA / SAIPA articles

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Description
Who are we?

Roam Africa is the central team of multiple online marketplace businesses in Africa. We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.

As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing general accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in corporate and statutory reporting, providing technical expertise in IFRS and GAAP and working collaboratively across teams to drive financial excellence.

Some of what will you do?

• Review processing of all bank accounts and credit cards
• Post-month-end journal entries and ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
• Review journal entries posted by junior accountants as a first-level check.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review reconciliations submitted.
• Update and maintain monthly management reports, providing variance analysis.
• Compare budget vs actual costs, investigating and explaining discrepancies.
• Prepare and upload financial files
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Post payroll journal entries and intercompany recharges into Xero.
• Monitor cash balances and ensure liquidity.
• Supervise bank statement uploads and perform the first release on payments below $2.5k.
• Manage supplier settlements, debit orders, and credit card controls.
• Ensure incoming accounts mailbox requests are actioned.
• Track and renew annual and monthly SARB applications as required.
• Ensure timely invoice processing, payments, and receipts.
• Manage debtors' statements and follow up on outstanding collections.
• Review intercompany recharges and oversee financial transactions across subsidiaries.
• Prepare EMP501 schedules and VAT reconciliations for FM review.
• Load EMP201 reports in SARS e-filing and process tax payments.
• Prepare provisional tax calculations for FM review and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation.
• Manage invoice approvals before processing payments.
• Conduct bank reconciliation reviews and assist in developing financial reports and models.

Requirements

What will you bring?

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• SAICA / SAIPA articles are required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero).
• Solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles.
• Experience with taxation and E-filing.
• Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide insights.
• Experience in financial modelling and data analysis (advantageous).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to operate in a changing environment.
• Ability to work in a lean team and go beyond the call of duty when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player mindset.

Benefits

Why work for us?

• Remote work with requirements to go into the office from time to time
• Backing of the international media powerhouse Ringier AG, which allows us to access world-class development resources, shared knowledge and a wealth of international business insights.
• Collaborative & inclusive culture that values teamwork.
• Exposure to high-impact financial projects across multiple regions.