Senior General Ledger Accountant - U.S. business hours

CKH Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accounting firm is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant in Cape Town to manage key GL functions with a focus on cash reconciliation. The ideal candidate will work independently, ensuring accuracy in daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations, while supporting general ledger activities. Strong experience in accounting and analytical skills are essential for success. The position requires availability during U.S. business hours. Attractive opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to quality financial services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant (senior-level GL role).
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee cash reconciliations with high accuracy.
• Support general ledger accounting including journal entries.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Cash reconciliation

General accounting principles

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior General Ledger Accountant who can operate independently and take full ownership of key GL functions. The primary focus of this role will be cash reconciliation, along with supporting general ledger activities as business needs evolve.

This position requires consistent collaboration with U.S.-based teams, so availability during U.S. business hours is essential — ideally 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST or 5:00 AM–3:00 PM EST.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cash reconciliations with high accuracy
• Support general ledger accounting including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Identify discrepancies and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues promptly
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting when needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant (senior‑level GL role)
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliation process and general accounting principles
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with NetSuite and/or FloQast highly desirable
• Background in a distributed or U.S.-based operational environment is a plus

Why CKH is the best choice?

CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

Our tree logo is representative of CKH’s ideals:

• The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.
• The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree!
• Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.
• The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.
• The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.