Financial Accountant

Ubuntu Quantum; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Finance Department. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and over 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficiency in accounting software is mandatory. This role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in financial accounting, auditing, or a similar role.
• IFRS / GAAP Knowledge and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulators.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

Accounting software / ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, SAGE, Microsoft Dynamics, Xero)

Job description

About the business

We are preparing to launch a fully licensed local iGaming product on the South African marketOur mission is to build a high-quality, reliable, and modern product designed specifically for players and partners in South Africa.We are carefully assembling a team of professionals with a deep understanding of the local market.Our priority is to hire candidates from South Africa, but we are open to considering other candidates with relevant iGaming experience.

Role Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for a range of activities which will assist this organization's Finance Department .

In this position, you should ensure the organization's financial records are accurate, compliant with accounting standards, and provide useful insights for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
• Upload payments to multiple online banking platforms.
• Upload statutory submissions on E-Filing.
• Post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Ensure tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate records.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies.
• Analyse financial performance and variances against budget/forecast.
• Provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulators.
• Support business units with financial queries.

Skills, Qualification & Experience

• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (essential).
• Accounting articles advantageous.
• 3+ years experience in financial accounting, auditing, or a similar role.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Strong Analytical Skills and modelling.
• Cost control and expense optimization.
• IFRS / GAAP Knowledge, compliance and local tax laws.
• Taxation and statutory reporting.
• BBBEERisk Management and internal controls.
• Advanced excel and financial systems proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling).
• Proficiency in accounting software / ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, SAGE, Microsoft Dynamics, or Xero).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid work environment.