Staff Accountant

FinStrat Management; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management firm is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time remote Staff Accountant role. The position involves supporting accounting operations and financial reporting for various clients. The ideal candidate should have over three years of accounting experience and strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Benefits include unlimited vacation and ongoing education opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation

Ongoing education and training

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience with invoicing, accounts receivable & collections.
• Account reconciliation including accruals & prepaid expense analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly financial close and related activities for clients.
• Invoice client's customers and manage client accounts receivables.
• Process client's accounts payable including approval workflows.

Skills

Professional working proficiency in English

Strong analytical skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong communication and social skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or requisite work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Web-based accounting software

Job description

The Role

FinStrat Management ("FSM") is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a client-facing Staff Accountant. This is a full-time remote role supporting accounting operations and financial reporting for a number of FSM clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly financial close and related activities for clients
• Account analysis and reconciliation
• Invoice client's customers and manage client accounts receivables
• Process client's accounts payable including approval workflows
• Communicate and reporting to tax agencies
• Address client and 3rd party inquiries
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting
• Ensure assignments meet the firms' quality standards
• Identify and communicate engagement matters to clients, managers and partners
• Provide five-star client service

Job Requirements

Professional Knowledge

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience
• Invoicing, accounts receivable & collections
• Accounts payable entries and issue resolution
• Account reconciliation including accruals & prepaid expense analysis
• Proficiency with web-based accounting software applications
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills

Soft Skills

• Professional working proficiency in English is required
• Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
• Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and social skills
• Able to receive constructive feedback
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment

Education

• Degree in Accounting/Finance, or requisite work experience

Benefits and Perks

• Unlimited vacation
• Ongoing education and training
• Bonuses