Technical Accountant - Complex GAAP, Hybrid, RSUs

Impact.Com; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Training & development

Medical aid and provident fund

Restricted stock units

Fitness club reimbursements

Job summary

impact.com is seeking a highly skilled Technical Accountant to join the global finance team. You will translate US GAAP into practical processes, own complex areas such as leases and revenue, and support month-end close with a focus on accuracy and controls.

In this hybrid role, you will partner with Legal, FP&A, HR, and external auditors while exploring automation and AI tools to improve efficiency. A CPA/CA(SA) and 4+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active CPA/CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• 4+ years of accounting experience with emphasis on technical accounting, financial reporting, and public audit backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP (ability to bridge to IFRS if needed).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Experience performing technical accounting research and documenting conclusions.
• Experience designing and implementing new processes and controls.
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
• Experience with NetSuite ERP is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end workflows for assigned technical areas and recording journal entries with emphasis on completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and investigate anomalies.
• Work with ERP (NetSuite), close management system (FloQast), and tools like Carta for equity.
• Research complex US GAAP issues and document conclusions in audit-ready memos.
• Bridge theory and execution by designing and implementing operational workflows and reconciliations.
• Own or support accounting analysis for ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 718.
• Evaluate non-routine transactions (e.g., business combinations and investments) for appropriate accounting.
• Prepare financial statement information, roll-forwards, and disclosures for public-company readiness.
• Partner with Legal, FP&A, HR, and Corporate Development; liaise with external auditors.
• Leverage AI tools to aid in technical research and automate workflows.

Skills

CPA/CA(SA)

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Technical accounting research

Big 4 audit experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite ERP

FloQast

Carta for equity

Job description

impact.com is seeking a highly skilled Technical Accountant to join the global finance team. You will translate US GAAP into practical processes, own complex areas such as leases and revenue, and support month-end close with a focus on accuracy and controls.

In this hybrid role, you will partner with Legal, FP&A, HR, and external auditors while exploring automation and AI tools to improve efficiency. A CPA/CA(SA) and 4+ years of relevant experience are required.