Bookkeeper

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Prodigy Finance Limited Full time

Prodigy Finance - who are we?


Prodigy Finance is a platform that delivers socially responsible financial services, making it possible for students from more than 150 countries to fulfil their dream of studying at the world's top universities and schools by financing their international postgraduate studies whilst delivering competitive financial and social returns to alumni, institutional and private investors.


This borderless and innovative model enables education loan financing to students from across the globe whilst using predicted post-degree affordability rather than present-day salary.

Since 2007, Prodigy Finance has extended over US$1.8 billion through the platform to fund over 35,000 students.

Why is this an amazing Opportunity?


This role is perfect for an experienced Bookkeeper who wants to supercharge their career by experiencing first-hand what it is like to be part of an energetic, extremely fast-growing company.

The sense of impact and reward will be huge. You will help build a product that makes a real difference in the world.

Be a part of delivering socially responsible financial services to the masses; make it possible for students from more than 150 countries to obtain the finance to fulfil their dream of studying at the world's top universities and schools.


We are a small, non-hierarchical team; this means that you are going to get exposure to all aspects of our business immediately.

You'll gain as much accountability as you can handle and have a huge influence on scaling the company.

Our team is very international and sociable; you will interact with the broader business regularly.

One of our goals is to build one of the top FinTech teams and cultures anywhere in the world.

This means putting a lot of time into ensuring we only hire people with exceptional potential and creating the best working environment possible.

If you want to work somewhere where you're learning from some of the best minds in FinTech, this would be a good fit.


Why join Prodigy Finance?

  • Be a part of a pioneering global growth company.
  • Experience the excitement and learn from being part of an incredibly fastgrowing young company.
  • Be pivotal in scaling the business by identifying smart solutions and partnering with tech at the heart of it.
  • Enjoy the agility and flexibility offered by a startup culture. A sociable, relaxed and friendly work environment.
  • We will help you make your mark. Make a real impact on the business and experience a steep learning curve with huge opportunities to grow and develop.
  • Gain an inside perspective on the functioning of a venturebacked Fintech startup, backed by top VCs, learn daytoday management and build functional expertise.
  • Build a platform that helps to make a very real difference in the world.

What will you do in the role?


The bookkeeper will work in the Finance team reporting to the financial controller to address the financial accounting requirements of the Group.


What are the key responsibilities of the role?
You will work with the rest of the Finance team together with the accounts administrator and perform the following duties:

  • Daily capturing of supplier invoices and weekly payment preparation of supplier invoices
  • Monthly payments of management fees and bond coupons
  • Weekly assistance with cash management across all bank accounts and weekly reconciliations of all outstanding supplier invoices
  • Daily, weekly and monthly banking and reconciliations
  • Raising all expense claims in the ERP and make sure they are paid on time
  • Manage MyVision (credit cards) to delete, close or open accounts.
  • Weekly capturing of all credit card transactions
  • Other ad hoc general support in the Finance team and broader business
  • Maintenance, enhancement and reconciliation of FAR to GL
  • Intercompany loan and AP/AR management
  • VAT returns
  • Monitor budget versus actual
  • Selfstarter who is able to work independently
  • Detail oriented
  • Solution and goalorientated
  • Deadline driven and flexible
  • Competent in MS Excel and Google Sheets
  • Constantly looking for ways to improve processes and reducing manual repetitive tasks.
  • Good organisational skills
  • Numeracy accuracy and diligence
  • Patience and dedication
  • Fast learner

Qualifications and Experience?

  • BCom with accounting major or certificate in accounting and bookkeeping or diploma in accounting
- at least 5 years experience in bookkeeping

  • Having worked in financial services is an advantage
  • Having worked in multiple currencies, including USD, GBP, EUR, ZAR, INR
  • Knowledge of NetSuite would be beneficial

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