Financial Accountant

Paymentology

Financial Accountant managing close, tax, statutory reporting, and audits for Paymentology, which powers card issuing for banks, fintechs, and digital brands. Improving finance processes across global markets.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and compliance with IFRS and local regulations. Proficient in managing month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and tax compliance, while driving process improvements and automation initiatives.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Financial Accounting ExperienceMonth-End Close ManagementIndirect Tax Compliance (VAT/GST)Advanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationProfit and Loss AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationStatutory Financial StatementsTransfer Pricing KnowledgeTax ProvisioningAudit SupportFinancial AnalysisProcess ImprovementCompliance with IFRS

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAGE IntacctNetSuiteDynamics

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Statutory AccountingCorporate Tax ComplianceInternal ControlsGovernance RequirementsFinance Transformation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned markets.
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
Review and analyse profit and loss accounts and balance sheet movements.
Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, local statutory requirements, internal controls, and governance requirements.
Prepare management reporting packages and financial analyses.
Maintain balance sheet integrity through reconciliations and resolve reconciling items and unusual transactions.
Manage indirect tax compliance, including VAT/GST and local tax filings.
Support corporate income tax compliance, tax provisioning, tax audits, and regulatory inquiries.
Manage transfer pricing recharge processes and prepare intercompany charges and reconciliations.
Prepare statutory financial statements and disclosures for assigned legal entities.
Coordinate statutory filings and audit activities, including audit schedules, documentation, and responses.
Collaborate with Commercial Finance, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Tax, external auditors, advisors, and other stakeholders.
Provide accounting guidance and support across the business.
Identify process, control, and reporting improvements and drive automation initiatives.
Support finance transformation projects, system enhancements, standardisation, and best-practice adoption.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
Previous experience in financial accounting, statutory accounting, or a similar role.
Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience with indirect taxes, including VAT/GST, and corporate tax compliance.
Experience supporting external and internal audits.
Knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
Desirable: experience managing multiple markets or legal entities.
Desirable: knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting.
Desirable: exposure to finance transformation, automation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Desirable: experience with SAGE Intacct, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar finance systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, global team
Meaningful work shaping the future of payments
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace