Group Accountant

The basic purpose of this position is to fill a need within the Corporate Accounting finance team involved in the day-to-day core accounting functions within the business. Carrying out effective financial controls over the functions allocated including, as well as the ability to adapt and implement change to the existing processes within the financial control environment. You will be expected to collaborate and support the group Corporate Accounting function, the FP&A function on an ad hoc basis, providing support to the Technical accounting function and any other functions that require support within the parameters of the role. You will play a key-role in the month-end close and reporting process, contributing to ensuring that our reporting is timeously and accurately closed in line with the business objectives and group accounting policies. The candidate is a fast learner, a self-starter and capable of producing work of a high quality without close supervision.

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, responsible for accounting relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger across the various subsidiaries within the group, as well as ensuring analysis in relation to those areas are complete; Overall responsibility for accounting activities including the monthly close processes, ensuring that these areas are closed accurately and timeously in line with Finance close objectives each month; Responsible for consuming and developing the operational system input and ensuring those inputs are complete, valid and accurate; Implementing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliation initiatives ensuring balance sheet account reconciliations are built and maintaining these schedules on a monthly basis as part of the close process; Act as a first reviewer on the allocated areas within the close process to ensure the output of the processes above is in line with expectations before Manager review; Ensure all unreconciled and aged transactions on the reconciliations are appropriately and timeously addressed; Collaborate and support the FP&A function on an ad hoc basis; Assisting with Group and statutory audits and compliance procedures; Respond to ad hoc requests and prepare any necessary internal reporting as needed; Proactively anticipate and identify issues and design solutions to address them; Other duties as assigned by the Company

Requirements

Newly qualified CA(SA) (0-2 years post articles); Bachelor's degree in Accounting/similar degree in finance; Experience as a self-starter who can manage multiple projects and priorities in a highly complex environment with evolving priorities and deadlines; Demonstrated experience using AI tools and technologies, with the ability to leverage them to improve workflows or decision-making; Deep proficiency with Excel analysis and manipulation of large data sets, including use of pivot tables and lookup formulas; Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, and the ability to deliver clean and concise work products; Ability to proactively identify problems, design solutions, and implement changes; Experience performing general ledger account reconciliations and analysis; Experience collaborating and communicating with senior levels of management, cross-functional teams and departments, and external auditors; Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; General proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; Interest in working as part of an international team across time zones and regions

Nice to have

Knowledge of how a SaaS company operates is advantageous; Experience working with reporting tools and SQL would be advantageous; Experience in US GAAP is advantageous

Benefits

Flexible Working: Responsible PTO policy; Health and Wellness: up to 12 fully covered therapy/coaching sessions per year and monthly gym reimbursement; A Stake in Our Growth: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with 3-year vesting schedule; Investing in Your Growth: free Coursera subscription and PXA courses; Parental Support: 26 weeks fully paid leave for primary caregiver and 13 weeks fully paid leave for secondary caregiver; Technology Financial Support: technology stipend for home office and monthly internet allowance