Accounting Manager - Cape Town
2 days ago
Job description
Accounting Manager
Lead the offshore finance function for a fast-growing digital brand platform
Remote (South Africa/Cape Town) | R420,000 – R650,000 per annum
About Our Client
Our client is a fast-paced digital and tech business operating globally in the creator economy. With a UK-based HQ and commercial finance functions across North America and EMEA, the company is expanding its offshore accounting function in South Africa. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a growing global finance team, working across multiple entities and supporting high-impact business operations.
The Role: Accounting Manager
This role leads the offshore accounting function in South Africa, overseeing the daily financial operations across multiple global entities. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller based in London, the role will be responsible for financial reporting, statutory compliance, month-end and year-end close, and internal controls. The successful candidate will manage a small team and work closely with commercial finance on revenue recognition and creator payments.
Key Responsibilities
- 5+ years accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity or global environments
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of Junior Accountants / Finance Assistants
- Oversee AP, AR, bank reconciliations, expense processing, and core GL activity
- Maintain and review accurate General Ledgers for global entities
- Perform and review key balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany transactions
- Collaborate with Commercial Finance on revenue recognition accuracy
- Execute timely and accurate month-end close, including journal preparation and reconciliations
- Support year-end close, statutory reporting, and preparation of financial statements
- Assist with tax schedules and coordinate with advisors on VAT/GST, payroll, and corporate taxes
- Act as main accounting contact for external audits and support audit deliverables
- Enhance internal controls and ensure adherence to group accounting policies
About You
- Accounting qualification preferred (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, including GL and reconciliations
- Experience managing small finance or transactional teams
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, or US GAAP
- Proficient in Excel and ERP systems
- Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving process improvement
- Excellent communication skills across regions and time zones
- Experience in digital, tech, agency, or high-growth businesses desirable
- Willingness to travel to London occasionally for meetings or training
- Comfortable working 9–6 SA time with some flexibility across time zones
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