Accountant - Sandton

Technology Company based in Sandton is looking for an Accountant to join their team on a fixed term basis.

The company is a cloud first organization, building products and services that solve everyday challenges. Through the years, they have developed long-standing relationships with customers and partners from early cloud adoption to pioneering serverless transformation.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Accountant / Management Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and operations administration, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

This role requires a proactive individual who can support finance and operations functions to ensure smooth and efficient business processes.

Duties:

Month-End & Financial Processing:

Review month-end revenue reconciliations for all Accounts Receivable accounts.

Review and analyse financial reports including general ledger accounts

Completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Prepare monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Monitor financial performance and analyse variances vs budget/forecast.

Maintaining monthly Fixed Asset Register

Interpret financial data and present reports to management.

Provide detailed financial and cost analysis reports.

Process Accounts Payable activities, including preparing, reviewing, and loading month-end supplier payment lists on FNB for approval before month end.

Preparation of VAT calculations for monthly audit review.

Preparation of Payroll calculations for monthly audit review.

Invoicing & Revenue:

Process and review customer invoices prior to submission.

Maintain invoicing schedules and supporting documentation.

Track outstanding invoices and support customer follow-ups where required.

Ensure invoicing aligns with contracts, approvals, and internal controls.

Payroll & Payments:

Review onboarding and termination of employees on the payroll system in collaboration with Finance Administrator and HR Manager.

Review reconciled employee leave balances by the 17th of each month.

Review monthly payroll transaction reports.

Ensure payroll data accuracy and alignment with HR records.

Maintain personnel changes on Simple

Pay.

Review and approve staff expense claims prior to payroll cutoff.

Review salary payment lists by the 23rd.

Load salary payments for approval by the 24th

AWS Cost & Operational Cost Reporting:

Prepare and review AWS cost reports at month-end.

Prepare monthly cloud and operational variance reports

Perform monthly cost saving calculations.

Administration:

Maintain proper filing of financial documents and contracts.

Support internal and external audit processes when required.

Review and approve team expense requisitions for travel and ad hoc costs, verifying alignment with the approved budget.

Maintaining Weekly Bank & Cashflows:

Maintain weekly customer and supplier account reconciliations

Update weekly bank accounts through cashbook maintenance across all entities

Prepare weekly cash flow reports for presentation to the CEO

Annual Financial Reporting:

Prepare annual financial statements

Ensure all records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready

Finalise full Balance Sheet reconciliations

Review annual general ledger accounts

Perform year-end variance analysis

Provide comprehensive financial performance analysis to management

Support strategic planning through financial modelling and scenario analysis

Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes

Evaluate the overall financial health of the organisation

Prepare provisional tax returns (bi-annual) for auditor submission

Coordinate with auditors during the annual audit

Provide required schedules and respond to audit queries timeously.

Compliance & Controls:

Adhere to company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements

Meet all finance-related deadlines

Track and control departmental budgets

Monitor and measure financial KP

Is

Ensure compliance documentation for bids and tenders is up to date

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance

Postgraduate qualification in Accounting (preferred)

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Fintech or similar sector

Proficiency in financial software (Sage and Simple Pay) and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to explain financial information clearly to stakeholders

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Solid understanding of financial principles and accounting practices

Deadline driven

Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment