Junior Accountant

Dentsu, Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Cape Town seeks a Financial Accountant to oversee SSA and Uganda accounting and reporting. You will manage AP/AR, month-end closes, intercompany accounting, and tax compliance while coordinating with regional and international stakeholders.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting experience, a degree in accounting or finance, and strong Excel skills. This permanent, full-time position is based in Cape Town with local and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational or agency environment.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations and monthly financial reporting for SSA and Uganda.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, leave provisions, interest, depreciation, and reversals.
• Support month-end close, ABI reporting, and Forex Exposure reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records, schedules, and reporting trackers.
• Provide accounting and reporting support to the wider finance team.
• Capture and process supplier, media, and employee expense invoices with proper approvals.
• Perform creditor, debtor, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly payment schedules and review payment documentation.
• Manage intercompany recharges, reconciliations, loans, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with intercompany agreements and URA/VAT filings.

Skills

stakeholder management

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsible for managing and supporting complex accounting and financial reporting activities for the Group's SSA and Uganda entities. The role covers Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, intercompany accounting, month-end reporting, tax administration, reconciliations, and audit support, while working closely with regional and international stakeholders.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support day-to-day accounting operations and monthly financial reporting for SSA and Uganda.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, leave provisions, interest, depreciation, and reversals.
• Support month-end close, ABI reporting, and Forex Exposure reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records, schedules, and reporting trackers.
• Provide accounting and reporting support to the wider finance team.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Capture and process supplier, media, and employee expense invoices, ensuring correct allocation, approval, and supporting documentation.
• Perform creditor, debtor, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly payment schedules and review payment documentation.
• Manage vendor records and obtain required supplier documentation.
• Manage the full debtors function, including billing, invoicing, customer reconciliations, statements, collections, and ageing reports.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments and obtain remittance advice.
• Process Uganda billing in accordance with URA requirements

Banking & Reconciliations

• Reconcile bank accounts for SSA and Uganda, including ZAR, USD, and GBP accounts.
• Capture and reconcile foreign currency bank statements.
• Perform credit card reconciliations and maintain tracking schedules.
• Monitor and resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
• Support banking system administration and onboarding of authorised users.

Intercompany & Tax

• Manage intercompany recharges, reconciliations, loans, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of intercompany agreements.
• Capture EMP201, VAT, and applicable penalties.
• Maintain working knowledge of URA processes and requirements.
• Liaise with HR and internal/external payroll providers as required.

Audit, Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Assist with internal and external audits and respond to audit queries.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, auditors, HR, and senior finance stakeholders across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and the SSA region.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information and support ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Accurate and timely financial reporting and month-end close.
• Effective management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Accurate bank, credit card, foreign currency, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Timely customer collections and supplier payments.
• Accurate ABI and Forex Exposure reporting.
• Compliance with tax, URA, and statutory requirements.
• Effective financial controls, documentation, and audit support.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Similar
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational or agency environment (internships or entry-level roles considered).
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Location

Cape Town

Brand

Dentsu

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent