Financial Accountant (Newly Qualified CA)

Claremont, South Africa Posted on 12/02/2026

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant (Newly Qualified CA) to join our client's business operations team. This role offers end-to-end ownership of the finance function-from managing AR/AP and financial systems to driving month-end closures and external reporting.

• 1. Accounts Receivable Lead
  • Oversee timely and accurate client invoicing based on signed cost estimates (CEs) and POs received.
  • Match payments received to invoices in Xero.
  • Manage credit notes and invoice corrections.
  • Reconcile bank receipts from clients weekly.
  • Debt collection and ensuring open relationships with clients.
  • Build strong relationships and collaborate with Business Unit Directors and clients in a bespoke and complex environment.
• 2. Finance Systems Custodian
  • Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot Xero accounting software and Zoho CRM.
  • Clean and structure financial data and ensure consistency across systems.
  • Create and maintain custom dashboards and reports in Zoho CRM.
  • Train and onboard new staff on Zoho CRM processes.
• 3. Client Onboarding (Finance Focus)
  • Provide clients with accurate vendor onboarding documentation (banking, tax, and company details).
  • Ensure the companies are onboarded as suppliers on client systems.
  • Allocate invoices and POs accurately in Zoho for reporting and revenue tracking.
  • Prepare and send monthly debtor statements to clients.
  • Liaise with clients for AP confirmations and reconciliations.
  • Support internal and external audit requests.
• 5. Month-End Close & Year-end Financial Support
  • Prepare the month-end close for the CFO to TB level.
  • Ensure accuracy of monthly revenue recognition and retainer reporting.
  • Clear bank accounts.
  • Reconcile revenue-related accounts for month-end reporting.
  • Reconcile fixed assets, tax, Intercompany loans, and other accounts.
  • Respond to queries from the CFO.
  • Liaise with internal teams (External Bookkeeper, Client Services, CGO) to support completeness of financial data.
  • Monthly VAT calculations and returns submission.
  • Bi-annually assist CFO with Provisional tax estimates and manage the revenue estimates with Business Unit Directors.
• 6. Ad Hoc & Strategic Support
  • Prepare revenue and debtor analyses for leadership.
  • Support due diligence processes across the business with different department heads.
  • Respond to ad hoc queries from CFO, CGO, and BUDs (Business Unit Directors).
  • Assist in strategic business decisions with financial insights.
  • Run internal process to forecast Revenue at February year end for Provisional tax purposes accurately.

Experience

• 3+ years experience in a financial operations or finance lead role
• Experience with cloud-based finance tools (Xero, Zoho, Dext) preferred
• Understanding of financial reporting, tax, and compliance in South Africa
• Experience in the media industry is preferable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Newly qualified CA.
• Based in Claremont, Cape Town - Hybrid work set up

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Xero and Zoho CRM
• Process-oriented with the ability to handle high volumes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.