Financial Assistant / Accountant (Six Month Fixed Term Opportunity)

Erm : Environmental Resources Management; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainability sector is seeking a Finance Assistant / Accountant to join their team, responsible for managing financial transactions and assisting in accounting operations. This fully remote role provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic global environment, emphasizing growth and adaptability in a technology-driven workplace.

Benefits

Dynamic, global, remote-first environment

Exposure to global accounting processes

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in SaaS.
• Fluency in English required.
• Proficiency with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and reconcile all bank transactions weekly.
• Generate and process customer invoices daily.
• Conduct month-end tasks, including journal entries.

Skills

Accounting

Adaptability to new technology

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BCom or equivalent

SAICA or SAIPA Articles

Job description

Finance Assistant / Accountant at Libryo (Part of the ERM Group)

Position Title: Finance Assistant / Accountant

Company: Libryo, part of ERM

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Contract Type: Full-time

About Libryo (Part of ERM Group): Libryo is a compliance platform that helps global organizations understand and manage their Environmental, Health, and Safety regulatory obligations. Since its inception, Libryo has supported thousands of users to improve compliance and ESG performance. Now part of ERM, the world's largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, Libryo continues to operate globally, driving toward a just and sustainable world.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Weekly Bank Processing: Accurately process and reconcile all bank transactions weekly. Provide forex exchange control supporting documents to banks as requested.
2. Weekly Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processing: Manage incoming and outgoing payments; maintain updated records of invoices and vendor payments; capture data onto ERM reporting software.
3. Daily Customer Invoices: Generate and process customer invoices daily, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
4. Revenue Recognition Setup for SaaS: Assist in setting up and maintaining revenue recognition processes tailored to SaaS, using subscription revenue software.
5. Customer Success Support: Collaborate with Customer Success team to set up projects, handle vendor applications, and support various accounting system setups.
6. Monthly Revenue Recognition: Conduct monthly revenue recognition tasks, ensuring proper recording.
7. Weekly Creditor Reconciliations: Reconcile creditor accounts and prepare payment instructions.
8. Monthly Debtor Reconciliations: Reconcile debtor accounts and generate customer statements.
9. Daily Support: Provide support to customers and internal teams regarding invoicing, payments, and financial queries.
10. Month-End Accounting and Journals: Complete month-end tasks, including journal entries and ledger finalization.
11. Group Accounting: Record charges related to Group entities, including subsidiaries.
12. Forex and International Transactions: Record transactions in various currencies, including forex effects.
13. Audit and Financial Statements: Assist in providing information for annual audits and financial statements.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification such as BCom or equivalent with strong accounting foundation.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles, or relevant work experience.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in SaaS or software sector.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and quick adaptability to new technology.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Tech-savvy with a passion for streamlining processes using emerging technologies.
• Team player with attention to detail, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Values personal growth, learning, and taking on new challenges.

Reporting Line: ERM Libryo Business Manager or other designated ERM Libryo employee.

Benefits: Opportunity to work in a dynamic, global, remote-first environment; grow experience in a SaaS business in the sustainability space; exposure to global accounting processes.

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this role.

The role might become permanent after the initial term.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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