Job Description
Our client a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for an Accountant to join their growing team. This role requires ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations while supporting the broader finance team and executive management.
The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong financial acumen, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
They possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
Responsibilities include:
Maintain the general ledger by recording financial transactions and ensuring proper allocation of costs and revenues for various companies in the group
Assist with preparing monthly management accounts and related financial reports in line with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Perform reconciliations of accounts and investigate discrepancies
Implement and monitor financial controls and processes
Assist with external audits by providing necessary documentation
Prepare and load daily payments to business partners
Support statutory reporting and compliance processes
Reconcile intercompany loan balances
Provide financial information for Board Packs and executive analysis as needed
Collaborate with the finance team to address ad hoc queries and prepare specialised financial analysis when required
Minimum requirements:
Relevant post-graduate qualification in finance Completed articles (SAIPA/SAICA) or 3 years' relevant experience
Experience with financial reporting for a listed entity, or a strong understanding of listed company reporting requirements and regulatory frameworks (e.g. IFRS and statutory reporting)
Xero accounting package experience beneficial Previous financial/payments industry experience
will be advantageous
Fluent in business English, any additional
languages will be seen as beneficial
Own reliable transport
Closing Date 01 April 2026