Junior Management Accountant
Junior Management Accountant
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Job Description
Junior Management Accountant
Location: While were a fully remote team this role is required to be based in Cape Town or KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
Team: Finance
Job type: Part-time contractor (The role will require 20-30 hours per week)
Report to: Management Accountant
About Caribou
Caribou is an impact consulting company on a mission to create more inclusive economies and societies in an increasingly digital world. We support clients to use their funds and resources more effectively to maximize their social and environmental impact. Our partners are leading corporations government agencies international financial institutions and private foundations worldwide. We provide end-to-end fund management advisory research measurement and impact services to enable organizations to tackle some of the worlds most complex challenges.
Caribou has existed for a decade and is in the midst of a period of rapid change and growth which necessitates greater structure and efficiency in its central functions.
What its like working with us
We have always been a remote-first company. We have no physical office and use digital tools for collaboration. We have over 50 staff in 20 countries across 5 continents.
Core to our culture is supporting our staff to have autonomy over where how and (within reason) when they work. We trust and empower everyone to work in a way that achieves successful outcomes while providing flexibility to manage all aspects of their life.
We hire people because they are the best at what they do so were pretty sure that our team is some of the smartest and most interesting people youll meet. Come join us!
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-orientated organized Junior Management Accountant to join our growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a key role in assisting the finance team to add value to the organization in a growing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills and a proactive mindset. The role will require you to assist with the processing of invoices organizing financial data and ensuring accuracy among various other administrative and financial tasks.
Key Responsibilities and Indicators
KPA / Role
KPIs / Duties
Data Entry
- Accurately input financial data into accounting software and ensure all records are up to date
Invoice Processing
- Prepare process and file invoices ensuring that all invoices are approved and paid in a timely manner
Revenue Recognition
- Prepare month end journals for revenue recognition the candidate should have an understanding of deferred and accrued income
Financial Records
- Maintain and organize financial documents and records ensuring they are easily accessible for auditing and reporting purposes
Payment Processing
- Prepare and reconcile payment files for payment ensuring accuracy and completeness of all information
Expense Reporting
- Assist with employee expense reports ensuring all claims are supported by proper documentation and all exchange rates are calculated at accurate rates
Support Audits
- Assist the finance team with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation
Budgeting support
- Assist the finance team with the budgeting process by inputting data into workbooks and ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data
Software
- Ensure that all software invoices are obtained from the relevant platform and recognised appropriately
Utilization of Staff
- Export reports from the project management software to analyse staff utilization rates per project which will feed into the management accounts
- Prepare utilization journals to account for utilization of staff per project
Allocation of Expenses
- Assist the management accountant in ensuring all Invoices and bills are accurately recorded to specific internal projects
UK Vat Returns
- Assist the management accountant with the quarterly VAT returns
- Ensure the appropriate processing of UK Vat and the implications thereof for foreign transactions
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to the executive team including assisting with expense reports and organising of data as well as any other ad-hoc administrative tasks to support the team
Required qualifications and experience
Candidates must have experience in at least two of the following:
Education and Certifications:
Strong understanding of Accounting: A solid foundation in accounting principles and practices is essential
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role and experience with multi-currency transactions is advantageous.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Xero is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is required
Soft Skills:
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
Self Starter: Able to work independently in a remote environment in a logically organized manner
Trustworthy: We are responsible for handling significant client funds and trust is imperative
Team Player: We are looking for individuals to be part of a Core Services (Central team) that supports and enables our wider team to grow and deliver impact at scale
Someone who is looking to grow their financial competency
Competencies
Numerical Aptitude - someone who is data-driven with a natural bend for interpreting financial information and data insights.
Strong Communicator - The Core Services Team works remotely and supports multiple non-financial stakeholders in our organisation. This is best suited to someone who can simplify complex data and articulate insights.
Technology savvy - Someone who can think outside the box and use our suite of tech tools creatively and responsibly to deliver efficiencies
Excellent organizational abilities: We move fast and want someone who is able to balance conflicting priorities
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
