Financial Accountant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent

COMPANY:

A boutique family office management firm.

LOCATION:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

WORKING MODEL:

Hybrid

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our small but dynamic team. The position is best suited to someone who enjoys preparing financial statements and wants exposure to a wide range of responsibilities in a boutique family office environment.
You'll work closely with the executive team, be involved in meaningful decision-making, and have the opportunity to learn across different areas of the business and get international exposure.


DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Prepare annual financial statements for offshore trusts.
• Draft financials from General Ledger to Trial Balance and complete Annual Financial Statements.
• Administer and manage offshore trusts, including day-to-day operations.
• Maintain accurate monthly internal accounting records for the business using Xero.
• Manage reconciliations, cash flow, and expense tracking for the internal business accounts.
• Assist and support executives with various financial tasks and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with the executive team on ad hoc and strategic financial matters.
• Contribute insight and expertise to help improve processes, reporting accuracy, and financial compliance across the business.
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong in Financial Statements.
• Familiarity with Xero or other cloud-based accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and confidence working independently.
• Comfortable engaging with forex figures and cross-border transactions.
• Someone who is proactive, adaptable, and able to think creatively in a boutique environment.
  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• BCom degree or equivalent accounting qualification is preferred.
• SAIPA qualification is advantageous.
• More important than formal qualifications is a strong desire to grow, learn, and actively contribute to the team's and business's success.
  

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 3 years post-article experience.
  

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Exposure in Offshore trusts.
• Exposure to IFRS or international structures.
  

**Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.