Financial Accountant (Job Ref: 1848)

ABOUT US

WHAT WE DO | Our talented teams create tech that connects brands to people via meaningful content that impacts their lives in positive ways. By understanding where the markets are going and where technology fits in; we use our knowledge to identify solutions that boost businesses and shift user experiences.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT | What makes us a leader in our industry, and different from other international digital tech companies, is our ability to tailor or custom-create our offering to solve business challenges

WHERE YOU FIT IN | We aim to build an inspiring organization with an engaged and high-performing culture. We believe in possibilities. We connect to the future. Think of unlimited digital potential, global reach, limitless content, unreal experiences, and real connections… now imagine the direct impact you could have in this landscape. If you are eager to work in an inspiring, dynamic environment and collaborate with like-minded people, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of our Financial Accountant is to help keep our finances meticulously correct and powerfully informative. The accountant will have both an immediate and lasting impact on all company operations, helping us to strategies savings, perform impactful audits, furnish leadership with crucial information, and (ultimately) grow our financial position. We are committed to serving both customers and employees in the best way possible, and it starts with keeping our finances accurately reported, meticulously organized, and vitally strategic.

• Forecast industry trends, anticipating movements in the market, the interests of consumers, and the efficiency of our business itself, and advise leadership accordingly
• Execute accurate reporting, enabling the department to analyze options and make financial recommendations that align with company objectives
• Lead the company in securing our financial information, and that of our customers, and spearhead or participate in special projects as needed within the department, within a broader finance environment, and cross-functionally
• Periodically improve and document all accounting control procedures, identifying system issues and making suggestions for improvements
• Comply with local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing compliance, and advising management on needed actions
• Gather all necessary reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, revenue forecasts, budgets, and cash-flow statements
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information and reconcile any financial discrepancies by performing or directing the research of accounting issues for compliance, and establish quality over transactions and reporting
• Handle AP, verifying payment documentation, referencing outstanding bills, updating debt balance, and conducting disbursement
• Conduct Vendor/Creditor vetting and creation of local and foreign suppliers on the ERP system
• Review and reconcile the general ledger, identifying and thoroughly investigating any discrepancies and taking the proper corrective actions to resolve them
• Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and close year-end processes to verify all entries have been created and posted, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and cohesiveness of information
• Manage administrative staff within the department and transfer accounting/reporting knowledge to other departments
• Manage monthly Content Provider reporting
• Act as custodian of petty cash
• Maintain fixed asset register and preparation of depreciation journals according to generally accepted accounting standards
• Continue your training with classes, workshops, webinars, professional publications, professional networks, and associations

Requirements

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate must be analytical with high attention to detail, have exceptionally high ownership, excellent critical thinking skills, and the ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. They would also be insanely focused on demonstrating excellence in service delivery; other qualifications include:

• BCom in Accounting
• At least 3 years of experience as a bookkeeper
• Personal integrity: ability to keep customer and company confidence
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
• Experience in audit and international accounting
• Working knowledge of accounting software platforms, including Sage and QuickBooks,
• Natural proficiency with or passion for math
• Strong detail and deadline orientation
• Fintech experience is preferable.