Senior General Ledger Accountant - U.S. business hours

CKH Group; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accounting firm is seeking a skilled Senior General Ledger Accountant in South Africa. This role involves cash reconciliation and supporting general ledger activities, with a requirement for collaboration during U.S. business hours. Candidates should have proven experience in a senior GL role, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with accounting software like NetSuite. The firm offers a supportive environment committed to growth and quality service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant in a GL role.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliation and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cash reconciliations.
• Support general ledger accounting, including journal entries.
• Identify discrepancies and collaborate to resolve issues.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

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.