Senior Accountant

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

TSQ Advisors is essentially a

finance partner for high-growth, VC-backed startups

. They act as an

outsourced finance department

, helping startups with:

Financial planning & analysis Accounting Business intelligence Fundraising strategy & execution Investor relations Strategic decision-making
They focus on

disruptive startups

(healthtech, greentech, robotics) that have raised significant funding (over $100M in just the past six months), often backed by

top-tier venture capital firms

like A16Z, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator.

Role Overview (Senior Accountant / Client-Facing Accountant)



You would be managing

day-to-day accounting operations

for multiple startups, while also providing

strategic input

. It's a

hybrid role

: technical accounting + client-facing advisory.

Responsibilities:



Manage

Accounts Payable (A/P)

and

Accounts Receivable (A/R)

Handle

month-end close

(reconciliations, journal entries, financial statement accuracy) Ensure

US GAAP compliance

Manage/review

payroll

Prepare

financial reports

for clients (likely dashboards, KPIs, P&L, cash flow) Support

tax & audit requests

Collaborate with Venture CFO & Controller Recommend

process automation & efficiency improvements


Requirements



3+ years

in a similar accounting/finance role

CPA or public accounting experience

(strong plus)

Client-facing experience

(must-have, since you'll deal with startup founders & executives)

Strong knowledge of US GAAP


Competitive Edge of This Role



This is

not a standard accounting job

. It's:

Fast-paced, startup-oriented

? You'll be working with multiple innovative clients.

Strategic + operational

? Not just bookkeeping, but also

advisory & decision support

.

Exposure to top-tier investors

? You'll interact with companies backed by world-class VCs, which builds high-value career credibility.

Growth potential

? Since TSQ serves Pre-Seed to Series C, you get exposure across the full startup lifecycle.
Job Type: Full-time

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1531353
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned