Accountant (Fintech/Payments) - Temporary 3 month contract

Our client is a leading software expert in South Africa's payment and transaction processing and management industry. Their cloud-based processing technology is used by/integrated into SA's biggest Banks, Retailers and MNOs and has impacted the lives of many South Africans. On top of being successful in their business, they aim to be intentional, customer centred, and employee oriented, making the workspace and experience one of growth, trust and freedom.

Job Location: Cape Town

Job Type: Full time l On-site

Start date: immediately

Note - this is a 3 month temporary contract

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree majoring in accounting/finance or other relevant qualification
• 5 years experience in accounting/finance
• Proficient in one accounting system
• Experience with financial reporting and knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures
• Deadline driven
• Ability to work with a team (to meet shared goals)
• Ability to work independently and handle changing needs
• Good verbal and written communication
• Prioritise and plan work activities effectively
• Attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Familiarity with Google suite, Xero, SimplePay would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Preparation of reports and documentation
• Ensuring financial deadlines are met
• Financial reports
• Supporting documentations (asset register, shareholders loan register)
• Preparing and organising monthly and annual departmental review meetings
• Preparation of cash forecasts
• Reconciliation of the inter-company accounts
• Month-end journals (including payroll)
• Data for statutory submissions
• Assisting the preparation of group budgets
• Allocating, reviewing and validating bank transactions
• Able to interpret and apply GAAP
• Collaborate on process improvements
• Reconciliation of the inter-company accounts
• Month-end journals (including payroll)
• Data for statutory submissions
• Assisting the preparation of group budgets
• Allocating, reviewing and validating bank transactions
• Able to interpret and apply GAAP
• Collaborate on process improvements
• Liase with Suppliers, Auditors, SARS Banks