Junior Accountant

ARVO; Cape Town; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid Subsidy

Local Travel Benefit

Hybrid Work Model

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Exposure to US‑based clients

Career growth within a rapidly expanding advisory firm

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant who will manage full accounting cycles for US-based clients. This role offers exposure to modern cloud accounting platforms and involves mentoring junior accountants. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and have 3–5 years of relevant experience. Perks include a hybrid work model and medical aid subsidies. This is an opportunity for professionals looking for growth and increased ownership in their role.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience managing full accounting cycles independently.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of full monthly accounting cycles for multiple clients.
• Review and oversee bookkeeping to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and accruals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive and solution-oriented

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree in Financial or Management Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Senior Accountant

Cape Town, South Africa
Finance
Full Time
Competitive Salary + Benefits
As Soon As Possible

About the Role

We are seeking a talented, driven Senior Accountant to join our team. If you are entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and passionate about shaping and enhancing the performance of online businesses, this role will be a strong fit.

This position builds on strong accounting fundamentals but adds greater ownership, client exposure, and oversight responsibility.

Role Description

Work alongside a Finance Manager and CFO to deliver high-quality accounting and reporting services to US-based online businesses.

As a Senior Accountant, you will:

• Take ownership of full monthly accounting cycles for multiple clients
• Review and oversee bookkeeping to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Manage complex reconciliations across bank, balance sheet, and control accounts
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and accruals
• Deliver accurate monthly management reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve financial issues
• Provide financial insight and commentary to support decision‑making
• Assist in improving processes and implementing efficiencies
• Mentor and guide Junior Accountants where required

What This Role Offers

• Exposure to the US accounting landscape
• Work with modern cloud‑based platforms (QuickBooks Online and related systems)
• Development in financial analysis and client advisory
• Increased responsibility and ownership of accounts
• Growth within a dynamic, scaling advisory firm
• A collaborative, high‑performance team culture

About the Company

We are a financial services firm helping online businesses in the US build profitable and sustainable operations. Our clients include digital marketing agencies, SaaS businesses, ecommerce brands, consultants, course creators, and more.

We operate using modern cloud platforms and support businesses remotely across multiple industries.

We are a young, dynamic team focused on growth, accountability, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Financial or Management Accounting
• 3–5+ years relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience managing full accounting cycles independently
• Advanced attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with QuickBooks Online (advantageous)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across client portfolios

Who You Are

• Accountable for your performance and results
• Proactive and solution‑oriented
• Comfortable working independently
• Strong communicator within team environments
• Possess grit and resilience
• Have a DIY mentality and take initiative
• Add positively to team culture

Perks

• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Local Travel Benefit
• Hybrid Work Model
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Exposure to US‑based clients
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding advisory firm

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits offered.

If you are ready to step into a role with greater ownership, responsibility, and impact — we would love to hear from you.

Apply now.