Accounting Controller- South Africa

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Envoy Global Full time

Envoy Global is searching for an experienced Accounting Controller - South Africa to join our growing global financial team on a full-time, permanent basis.

We are looking for a creative and experienced leader to oversee all accounting and reporting for South Africa. Our ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with partners to develop, implement, and maintain financial controls to align with implementing key organizational priorities. Your expertise in combination with your go-getter attitude and quick-learning spirit will help you shine in this role

As our Accounting Controller - South Africa, you will be required to:

  • Responsible for the creation and management of the South African accounting team including financial accounting and reporting, accounts payable, billing and collections, and treasury functions.
  • Work with 3rd party accounting firms where a local team is not present to close the books and to complete statutory requirements.
  • Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes along with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements in compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Partner with the US Corporate Controller/FP&A team to perform financial analysis to explain variances in financial performance compared to budget and forecast targets and prior year results.
  • Develop and implement effective systems, accounting policies, and financial controls which maintain the integrity of all financial transactions and reporting of the Company.
  • Ensure timely development and delivery of cash projections for performance and planning purposes.

To apply for this role, you should possess the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5-10+ years of experience managing the monthly close and financial reporting process, working with finance operations (AR/AP), cash management, budgeting, tax, and leading teams.
  • Advanced Degree in Accounting, CPA/ACCA required, MBA is a plus.
  • Audit experience within a public accounting firm plus career progression of accounting positions within a company with increasing leadership responsibilities is strongly desired.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills; always evaluating to make processes better.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • A highly collaborative and customer service-oriented spirit; able to build strong relationships.
  • Eligibility to work in South Africa and on-site in our Gardens, Cape Town office location.
  • Experience in the following is a plus:
    • Global Accounting
    • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) experience
    • Financial system implementations/improvements

In return, you will work for a supportive, employee-focused organization that encourages staff to achieve a work-life balance, teamwork, and communication on a global scale with other offices.

This role is Hybrid and will have remote and in-office days at our Gardens, Cape Town office.

If you feel that you meet our requirements, we look forward to hearing from you asap

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