Boldr

Lead, Accounting

Boldr

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: South Africa

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Own and oversee the end-to-end processing of purchase orders, supplier invoices, and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
  • Review and approve employee expense claims, ensuring policy adherence and proper documentation.
  • Lead company credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies independently.
  • Manage sales invoicing processes, ensuring compliance with customer and contractual requirements.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and suppliers, resolving complex inquiries and building strong, professional relationships.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, and financial alignment.
  • Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end and year-end close process.
  • Lead accounts receivable collection efforts, including managing escalations and resolving disputes to improve cash flow.
  • Perform and review bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances promptly.
  • Generate and analyze accounts payable and receivable reports, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Manage the preparation and review of monthly sales and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by providing accurate data, insights, and recommendations.
  • Provide functional guidance and mentorship to junior team members and act as a subject matter expert within the finance team.
  • Support audits, compliance reviews, and ad-hoc financial projects as needed.

Requirements

  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to financial integrity and continuous improvement.
  • A proactive problem-solver who can independently manage complex priorities and meet critical deadlines.
  • A confident communicator who can influence and collaborate with stakeholders across functions and regions.
  • Curious and improvement-driven, always looking for ways to optimize processes and strengthen outcomes.
  • Accounting certification (or are actively working toward one).
  • 3–5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong financial systems aptitude.
  • Experience using Iplicit or other ERP/accounting platforms.
  • A strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance best practices.
  • The ability to work independently in a global, fast-paced environment while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingaccounts payableaccounts receivablebank reconciliationsmonth-end closeaccrualsprepaymentsbudgetingforecastingvariance analysis
Soft Skills
analyticaldetail-orientedproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationcuriosityproactivementorshipindependencetime management
Certifications
accounting certification