Lead, Accounting

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT Boldr

  • Boldr is the first global B-Corp dedicated to delivering world-class Client experiences while creating access to dignified, meaningful work in communities around the world.
  • We are a global team, united by our desire to connect diverse people with common values for boldr impact.
  • We employ just over a thousand team members across five countries and we want to employ over 5,000 people by 2027, if not sooner.
LET'S START WITH OUR VALUES
  • Meaningful connections start with AUTHENTICITY
  • We do our best work by being CURIOUS
  • We grow by remaining DYNAMIC
  • Our success combines AMBITIOUS VISION with OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
  • At the heart of great partnerships, we'll always find EMPATHY
WHAT IS YOUR ROLE
As a Lead, Accounting, you will serve as a senior individual contributor and trusted finance partner to the business. You will own key accounting processes end-to-end, provide financial insights to support decision-making, and help drive continuous improvement across finance operations as the company scales.
This role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, improving efficiency, and supporting leadership with accurate reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
WHY DO WE WANT YOU
We are looking for a strategic finance leader who combines deep financial expertise with exceptional people leadership. You will help Boldr scale responsibly by driving financial performance, implementing best-in-class processes, and empowering your teams to deliver excellence.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
  • Own and oversee the end-to-end processing of purchase orders, supplier invoices, and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
  • Review and approve employee expense claims, ensuring policy adherence and proper documentation.
  • Lead company credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies independently.
  • Manage sales invoicing processes, ensuring compliance with customer and contractual requirements.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and suppliers, resolving complex inquiries and building strong, professional relationships.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, and financial alignment.
  • Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end and year-end close process.
  • Lead accounts receivable collection efforts, including managing escalations and resolving disputes to improve cash flow.
  • Perform and review bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances promptly.
  • Generate and analyze accounts payable and receivable reports, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Manage the preparation and review of monthly sales and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by providing accurate data, insights, and recommendations.
  • Provide functional guidance and mentorship to junior team members and act as a subject matter expert within the finance team.
  • Support audits, compliance reviews, and ad-hoc financial projects as needed.
Requirements:
WHAT WE'LL LIKE ABOUT YOU
YOU ARE...
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to financial integrity and continuous improvement.
  • A proactive problem-solver who can independently manage complex priorities and meet critical deadlines.
  • A confident communicator who can influence and collaborate with stakeholders across functions and regions.
  • Curious and improvement-driven, always looking for ways to optimize processes and strengthen outcomes.
YOU HAVE...
  • Accounting certification (or are actively working toward one).
  • 3-5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong financial systems aptitude.
  • Experience using Iplicit or other ERP/accounting platforms.
  • A strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance best practices.
  • The ability to work independently in a global, fast-paced environment while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1650340
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
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