Accounting Manager responsible for daily accounting function in a cash flow management fintech startup. Collaborating with finance leaders and building scalable workflows across accounting and operations.
About the role
- Accounting Manager responsible for financial reporting and compliance for GI-TOC in South Africa. Leading operations, ensuring internal controls, and supporting external partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead year-end close; prepare trial balance, journals, reconciliations; support consolidated financial statements and management reports
- Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, GI policies, and donor requirements; maintain robust internal controls and documentation
- Oversee VAT returns (VAT201), PAYE/SDL/UIF (EMP201/501), and other SARS filings; coordinate with external advisors as needed
- Supervise AP/AR cycles, vendor onboarding, payment runs, bank and revenue reconciliations, cashflow tracking, and treasury controls
- Prepare audits; coordinate external auditors for statutory and donor/project audits
- Champion continuous improvement across the finance department (ERP/accounting, expense, and document workflows)
- Manage, coach, and allocate work across Finance Officers; collaborate with the Grants Finance Manager on cost allocations, payroll charging, and donor reporting inputs
- Provide timely finance support to program teams and the Resilience Fund; contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; professional certification (e.g., SAIPA/SAICA/ACCA/CPA) preferred
- 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and statutory/tax filings in South Africa
- Managerial experience a must
- Experience in non-profit / donor-funded environments (EU/UN/US & bilateral donors) is a strong advantage
- Solid knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and audit preparation
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with modern accounting/ERP and expense tools
- NetSuite knowledge is a strong advantage
- Excellent organization, accuracy, and deadline management; proactive communicator and team leader
Benefits
- Mission-driven work with global impact
- Supportive, flexible work environment
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits aligned to the South African market and experience
- Two-year contract with possibility of extension (subject to funding)
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