Financial Accountant - Must reside in CPT

SUMMARY:
Financial Accountant Opportunity – Work Flexibly and Make an Impact!

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a global leader in philanthropic technology, is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to play a critical role in maintaining accounting excellence for a platform that has made a difference in over 100 countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a firm grasp of transactional movements.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
• Reconcile and match all balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate anomalies and resolve queries promptly.
• Prepare month-end files, reconciliations, and financial adjustments (e.g., accruals, prepayments, depreciation).
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial audit files and operational/regulatory audits.
• Perform variance analysis of actual vs. budgeted amounts.
• Undertake ad hoc financial tasks as needed.

General Requirements:

• BCom Accounting qualification with ACCA, AG(SA), or SAIPA accreditation.
• Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles.
• 1–2 years’ post-articles experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills at all levels, internally and externally.

What’s in it for you?

• Work from wherever you feel comfortable and productive – home, office, or in a co-working space.
• Access to an office in Cape Town, Bree Street, for occasional co-working days.
• An additional 12 days of leave annually to volunteer with a charity of your choice.
• Home office equipment setup provided.

Start Date:
ASAP, no later than 1 March 2025.

Application Process:
If you meet the above requirements and are ready to make an impact, please send your CV to with the subject line: Financial Accountant Application.

Important Note:

• Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.
• If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.