Job Description

About this job

As Accountant you will be accountable for managing and capturing all accounts within the business, across various territories. You will also manage the relevant tax liabilities and tax processes in each territory. You will be based in South Africa and you will report to the Senior Accountant.

You will

• Hold accountability for the full accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of financial accounts and trial balance, including the salary and tax accounts.
• Manage the deliverables of the outsourced accounting function in various territories.
• Assist the in-country staff with various finance functions including petty cash and expense claims.
• Review monthly calculations of statutory liabilities. i.e. WHT, VAT, PAYE, WCF and Pensions.
• Ensure creditors, cashbooks and petty cash capturing is kept up to date and reviewed on a weekly basis.
• Manage all balance sheet accounts monthly including but not limited to Tax assets & liabilities, Accruals, Prepayments, Loans and Foreign exchange contracts.
• Ensure timely bank payments in multiple territories.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
• Comply with financial policies and local regulations.
• Oversee the engagement with auditors and prepare necessary deliverables.

You will need

• An accounting degree or relevant tertiary qualification (part-qualification will be considered if sufficient relevant work experience).
• A minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience in a similar / general accounting role, within the financial services industry.
• Experience with tax, including withholding tax & VAT.
• Excel experience, as well as, Accounting package familiarity.
• Multi-currency experience.
• Strong reporting skills and attention to detail.
• To be a self-starter and have the ability to self manage and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-changing environment.
• To show initiative and the ability to identify, initiate and drive process improvements.

Bonus if you have

• Exposure to working with Pastel.
• Company liquidation/ deregistration experience
• A relevant tax qualification.
• Experience working in a startup or growth environment.
• Exposure to a Fintech and/or Technology business environment.
• Emerging market experience.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment

We ask a lot of each other at JUMO, but we give a lot too.

You will love

• Collaborating with smart, engaging people in an inspiring work environment.
• Working for impact.
• Growing and learning continuously, with loads of encouragement and support.
• Boldly taking risks as we navigate new challenges.
• Flexible work practices enabling your best delivery.
• Being autonomous and empowered to lead.
• Using AI for good, ensuring more value for more customers

Remote First

You will be based in South Africa, Cape Town would be preferred. We operate a remote first working approach where working remotely is our default way of working. We have co-working spaces available in Cape Town for collaboration and connection and for the use of those who value and want to work out of an office. You have flexibility where to work from, as long as you have access to a reliable connection and are set up to work remotely.

Diversity and Inclusion

At JUMO, we firmly believe that diversity strengthens our teams. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive recruitment process that cultivates an environment where all individuals can be authentic, collaborate, and thrive.

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