Senior Financial Accountant

Mukuru; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to ensure financial accuracy and compliance across markets. You will oversee bank reconciliations, prepare financial reports, and support statutory obligations. This role requires a CA (SA) qualification and a drive for process improvement in a rapidly growing environment. It offers the chance to work in a dynamic finance team committed to empowering communities.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years post-articles experience, preferably in financial services.
• Exposure to multinational group structures, ideally across Africa or the UK.
• Experience in regulated financial services or fast-growth environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review bank reconciliations prepared by the bookkeeping team.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packs and balance sheet reconciliations for review.
• Contribute to finance improvement initiatives and new system implementations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

CA (SA)

Tools

NetSuite

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Mukuru is one of Africa's leading remittance- and fintech-powered businesses, enabling safe, affordable, and accessible financial services to underserved communities across the continent.

With millions of transactions processed annually and a footprint expanding across multiple regions, we are on a mission to empower people through financial inclusion.

We are looking for a curious, driven, and detail-obsessed Senior Financial Accountant to join our fast-paced Finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, enhance our finance operations, and play a critical role in strengthening financial governance across multiple markets.

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will be the guardian of financial accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

You’ll produce high-quality reporting, support statutory obligations, and enable the business to make informed, strategic decisions.

Your work directly supports our global expansion and ensures we maintain world-class financial standards as we scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee and review bank reconciliations prepared by the bookkeeping team.
• Ensure all general ledger transactions are valid, accurate, and complete.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packs and balance sheet reconciliations for review.
• Draft statutory financial statements and support internal and external audits.
• Assist Group Tax with accurate and timely VAT, corporate tax, and other statutory returns.

Financial Operations

• Prepare journals and monthly reconciliations with major pay-in / pay-out partners.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with regional regulations.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve commercial and financial issues.

Business & Process Improvement

• Contribute to finance improvement initiatives, new system implementations, and month-end efficiencies.
• Support workstreams for new market expansion and business maturity.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and drive automation.

What You Need to Succeed

Qualifications

• CA (SA) - essential
• 0-2 years post-articles experience (financial services exposure desirable)

Experience & Knowledge

• Exposure to multinational group structures, ideally across Africa or the UK.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• VAT and corporate tax preparation experience (in collaboration with Tax teams).
• Experience in regulated financial services or fast-growth environments (advantageous).

Technical Competencies

• Advanced MS Office (Excel required).
• Strong time-management, analytical thinking, and organisational skills.
• Excellent understanding of financial reporting best practices.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You’re energized by Mukuru's mission and thrive in a high-performance, fast-moving environment.
• A hands-on, proactive problem solver who enjoys finding smarter ways to get things done.
• You don't just identify issues-you propose solutions and execute them with urgency.
• You operate well under pressure, remain commercially astute, and think like a business partner.
• You appreciate diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Note: We encourage applicants who meet the majority of requirements. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome you to apply if you meet most criteria.

Remote / work-from-home eligibility: If appointed in a remote role, ensure you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a work-like environment to deliver your best.

Application response: If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS