Senior Accountant – Fintech Growth, Remote (12-Month)

Lifecheq; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 12-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory returns, and optimizing finance processes in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, professional qualification preferred, and strong accounting skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a remote-first environment, with a focus on growth opportunities during an exciting expansion phase.

Benefits

Competitive compensation: R60K - R70K

Flexible working hours

Remote-first environment

Wellness half days

Growth opportunity during expansion

Qualifications

• Solid academic results in relevant degree programs.
• Proficient in South African tax regulations.
• Experience in fintech or high-growth environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate monthly management accounts.
• Compile and submit statutory returns, ensuring compliance.
• Run accounting for Franchise partnerships.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Expertise in IFRS accounting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Management Accounting

Professional qualification: CA(SA) or CGMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Xero, Sage)

Approval workflow software

Job description

A leading fintech company is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 12-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory returns, and optimizing finance processes in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, professional qualification preferred, and strong accounting skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a remote-first environment, with a focus on growth opportunities during an exciting expansion phase.