Financial & Reporting Accountant

Snatch Production; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm in South Africa is searching for a Financial & Operational Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounts and payments across multiple jurisdictions, utilizing Xero accounting software, and providing financial insights to the Customer Success team. This role offers a salary range of R450,000 - R540,000 CTC per year along with various benefits including study leave and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Study Leave

Performance-Based Bonus

Medical Aid cash contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification finance experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience in a multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly accounts and audit checks across separate entities.
• Take ownership of payment and receipt allocations in the accounting software.
• Prepare daily and quarterly audits and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage the weekly processing of invoices and bills.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Xero accounting software

Education

Degree in Accounting (AGA(SA), SAIPA or CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a leading FinTech company in South Africa to recruit a Financial & Operational Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing organization that values innovation, operational excellence, and professional growth.

The company specializes in simplifying complex cross-border and cross-currency transactions for its clients. Their fully supported platform enables businesses to manage global payment flows and present invoices to customers in a wide range of currencies using multiple payment methods.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly accounts and audit checks across separate entities in multiple jurisdictions, submitting final results to the Financial Manager for sign-off.
• Take full ownership of payment and receipt allocations in the accounting software, resolving discrepancies proactively.
• Prepare daily and quarterly audits, investigate anomalies, and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage the weekly processing of invoices and bills, ensuring correct coding and supporting documentation.
• Partner closely with the Customer Success team to provide financial insights and operational support.
• Drive and own ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Financial Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting with AGA(SA), SAIPA or CIMA.
• A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification finance experience, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Direct experience with Xero accounting software is a must-have.
• Experience in a multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency environment is beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency (this will be assessed).

Salary & Benefits

• R450,000 - R540,000 CTC / year, depending on the candidate
• Study Leave
• Performance-Based Bonus
• Medical Aid cash contribution