Junior Financial Accountant

Ten Lifestyle Group

Junior Financial Accountant ensuring financial data accuracy and compliance at Ten Lifestyle Group. Collaborating with finance and operations teams in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting processes, including compliance with local and international regulations, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel skills and financial reporting tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

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ACCA CertificationCIMA CertificationFinancial ReportingCash Flow ManagementPayroll Processing

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationVAT Returns PreparationJournal EntriesFinancial Data MonitoringEnd-to-End Financial ProcessesAnalytical ReviewsProcess AutomationCompliance ManagementFinancial Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPower QueryFinancial Reporting ToolsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Financial ComplianceCash Flow ForecastingAudit SupportLocal FilingsGlobal Finance Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As Junior Financial Accountant, you will play critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data and reporting processes whilst adhering to regional compliance and reporting requirements [including audits and local filings].
Your role involves working closely with the finance team to maintain detailed ledgers, monitor financial data, and prepare accurate reports and external reporting.
The priority for this role is to support the monthly close process, manage cash flow reporting, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
You will work within the Global Finance Team, working closely with the Operations Teams on shared projects and objectives.
Contribute to the monthly close process for global business entities, including preparation of monthly schedules, journals, and analytical reviews.
Self-reviewing monthly accounts and proactively adjusting as required.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and liaise with local accountants to ensure accurate financial data.
Prepare VAT returns and manage corporate member schemes.
Conduct intercompany reconciliations and oversee subsidiary funding.
Manage monthly bank closures, including revaluations.
Maintain asset registers and account for depreciation monthly.
Oversee prepayments and accruals.
Manage credit card reconciliations and accounts payable functions.
Take ownership of, and oversee all local filing requirements, ensuring all audits and submissions are completed within the required timeframes.
Liaise with other members of the finance team to ensure all external submissions are made timeously to allow for timeous audit completion and local filings.
Improve and maintain the cash flow tool for global regions.
Own and manage regional cash flow forecasts.
Document cash flow variances against budgets where these are true variances that warrant the attention of the Group Financial Controller.
Deliver cash flow reports and ensure banking controls are adhered to.
Own and manage regional payables process, ensuring timeous payment of suppliers and staff with supporting statement reconciliations as applicable.
Process payroll for relevant entities, including payments, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Submit payroll-related documentation to authorities.
Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations.
Support the finance team during audits and prepare necessary deliverables.
Collaborate with local management and the global finance team.
Support the Head of Accounting and Group Financial Controller in ad-hoc projects as required.
Drive automation within the regional accounting processes, taking ownership of process improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You should have a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills are essential.
Experience in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines is preferred.
Knowledge of payroll processes and financial systems is beneficial.
Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial reporting tools are required.
Record of success in managing end-to-end financial processes.
Knowledge and expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance.
Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in financial accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to promote best practices in financial management and reporting.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience in working with global teams to support financial operations.
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Power Query knowledge preferred
Passion for automation and building efficient processes
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to non-financial stakeholders
An analytical mind, keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
Deliver to tight deadlines, for example, month end closures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary depending on experience
Flexible work arrangements including Hybrid work possibilities; with up to 60% Home Office.
Paid time away from work. Our employees enjoy a competitive paid time off package, including a day each year to volunteer time for a good cause that is important to you.
Paid Sabbaticals. One (1) month paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of Service, without tapping into annual leave
Extra Rewards. Lucrative Ten Loyalty Rewards program.
Remote Working Holidays - possibilities to Travel and Work!
Employee Discounts. Access to lots of great travel and entertainment discounts as our clients’ members would!
We also offer a company contribution towards medical aid, and transport home for those working a late shift (applies to those who don't have a car).
ICAS Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) services which are confidential and free for all employees to use.
Safe & secure offices in the Foreshore with complimentary off-street parking.