Junior Accountant

Dentsu SSA (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 520.000 - 640.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dentsu is seeking a capable accountant to support SSA and Uganda entities from our Cape Town location. You will handle day-to-day accounting operations, monthly reporting, and full-cycle close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple currencies.

You will manage accounts payable/receivable, banking reconciliations, intercompany activities, and assist with tax administration and audits. This role requires collaboration with regional and international stakeholders to deliver

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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 support to the wider finance team.
• Manage intercompany recharges, reconciliations, loans, and supporting documentation.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

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

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We're leading the way - helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work