Operational Finance Accountant — Multi-Entity, Payments

TalentintheCloud International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and currencies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in high-volume finance and a recognised finance qualification. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, reconciling complex payment flows, and collaborating with operations teams to ensure accurate and timely accounting processes. This role focuses on operational finance, enabling business growth through efficient financial practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in a high-volume finance environment.
• Exposure to multi-entity and multi-currency accounting.
• Hands-on experience with modern, cloud-based accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own daily, weekly, and monthly accounting records across multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for predictable month-end closes.
• Manage end-to-end payment and receipt allocations within the accounting system.
• Run regular reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide clarity and insight into payment flows and operational issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in high-volume finance

Proactive mindset

Ability to work independently

Education

Recognised three-year finance qualification

Tools

Cloud-based accounting systems

Job description

A fintech company in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and currencies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in high-volume finance and a recognised finance qualification. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, reconciling complex payment flows, and collaborating with operations teams to ensure accurate and timely accounting processes. This role focuses on operational finance, enabling business growth through efficient financial practices.