Senior Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: SA Central Johannesburg

The Senior Accountant, focused on revenue operations is responsible for the accurate, timely, and controlled execution of revenue-related accounting activities across Syspro's global operations.

This role is hands-on and operational, with primary accountability for billing, accounts receivable, revenue postings, reconciliations, and month-end close activities across multiple revenue streams and geographies. The role ensures that revenue transactions and related balance sheet positions are complete, accurate, well-supported, and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards.

The role will operate across the entire revenue segment, which is based within established and planned system-to-system integrations. It is an integral part of the revenue team which partners closely with the business to surface issues, resolve exceptions, and continuously improve simplicity, standardization, automation and quality.

It plays a key role in ensuring that the company's daily financial transactions, reconciliations, and operational accounting activities are executed accurately, efficiently, and in line with policy and statutory requirements.

• Execute day-to-day revenue accounting activities across all revenue streams, including:
  • Software licences
  • SaaS and subscription revenue
  • Support and maintenance contracts
  • Professional services
• Prepare and post revenue journals in line with approved accounting treatments.
• Support billing activities by validating billing inputs, pricing, and timing.
• Ensure revenue transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Maintain accurate revenue-related general ledger balances.

• Own operational accounts receivable accounting across global entities.
• Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor aged receivables and support follow-up on overdue balances in collaboration with Commercial and Operations teams.
• Investigate unapplied cash, credit balances, and reconciling items.
• Ensure timely and accurate cash application and receipting.

• Execute revenue and receivables components of the month-end close in line with agreed timelines.
• Prepare reconciliations for:
  • Revenue accounts
  • Deferred revenue and related costs
  • Contract assets and liabilities
  • Trade receivables
• Investigate and explain variances, unusual movements, and period-on-period changes.
• Ensure all reconciliations are complete, accurate, reviewed, and audit-ready.

• Apply internal controls consistently across revenue and receivables processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Identify recurring issues, control weaknesses, or process inefficiencies and elevate them with clear observations.

• Operate effectively within integrated revenue systems, including:
  • Syspro ERP (Finance module)
  • DealHub
  • HubSpot
• Monitor automated revenue and billing flows and identify exceptions.
• Maintain accurate customer, contract, and revenue-related master data.
• Support system enhancements and changes through testing, validation, and feedback.
• Follow defined processes and system controls to ensure data integrity.

• Build strong working relationships within Finance and across all relevant functional areas of Syspro, including Go To Market, Customer Success and Internal IT.
• Contribute proactively to teaming across Finance Operations and the entire Finance Function.
• Act as a reliable operational finance partner for revenue-related queries.
• Contribute to documentation, standardisation, and knowledge sharing within the revenue team.
• Promote a disciplined, service-oriented, and solutions-focused finance culture.

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
• 3-6 years post-qualification experience in revenue accounting or accounts receivable roles
• Strong understanding of revenue and balance sheet accounting concepts
• Experience working in ERP-based finance environments (SYSPRO advantageous)
• Experience in a multinational or shared services environment

• Exposure to software, SaaS, or services-based revenue models
• Familiarity with automated billing or integrated CRM-to-ERP workflows.
• High proficiency in Excel and good knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience working with CRM, deal management, billing, or revenue-related platforms (e.g. HubSpot, DealHub, or similar).
• Comfortable working in automated, integrated system environments.

• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong understanding of operational accounting processes.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a structured close environment
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through
• Proven ability to collaborate and resolve issues under pressure.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement.