Senior General Ledger Accountant

2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa CKH Group Full time US$70 000 - US$120 000 per year

About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled
Senior General Ledger Accountant
who can operate independently and take full ownership of key GL functions. The primary focus of this role will be
cash reconciliation
, along with supporting general ledger activities as business needs evolve.

This position requires consistent collaboration with U.S.-based teams, so availability during
U.S. business hours
is essential — ideally
9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST
or
5:00 AM–3:00 PM EST
.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cash reconciliations with high accuracy
  • Support general ledger accounting including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Identify discrepancies and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues promptly
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting when needed

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Senior Accountant (senior-level GL role)
  • Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliation process and general accounting principles
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with NetSuite and/or FloQast highly desirable
  • Background in a distributed or U.S.-based operational environment is a plus

Why CKH is the best choice?
CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

Our Tree Logo Is Representative Of CKH's Ideals

  • The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.
  • The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree
  • Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.
  • The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.
  • The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.

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