Financial Accountant (6-Month Contract)

C40 Cities; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

C40 Cities is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant in Johannesburg. This role offers a chance to excel in a fast-paced fintech environment, focusing on revenue assurance, reconciliations, and operational best practices. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified or newly qualified CA(SA) with strong analytical and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified CA(SA).
• External audit experience highly advantageous.
• Highly analytical and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve in-depth knowledge of process flows and operational requirements.
• Perform revenue assurance checks and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Compile audit working papers for external audit requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in process automation

Experience working with large data volumes

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified CA(SA)

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the fintech industry, is currently seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will be challenged to achieve your full potential.

The successful candidate will have a passion for numbers, excellent project management skills, and the ability to thrive in a start-up culture.

What you'll do :

Achieve in-depth knowledge of process flows, operational requirements, and system design.

Perform revenue assurance checks to align billing system to partner contracts.

Follow up on all outstanding receivables and ensure payables are settled within SLAs.

Review and approve reconciliations performed by the Reconciliation and Settlement team.

Identify reconciliation issues and escalate them to responsible parties.

Compile audit working papers and supporting documentation to meet external audit requirements.

Drive for results and implement best practices within daily operations.

What you bring :

Part-qualified or newly qualified CA(SA).

Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.

External audit experience would be highly advantageous.

Advanced Excel skills.

Experience in process automation.

Experience working with large data volumes.

What's next :

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