ZAF Accounting Manager
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Accounting Manager (E-commerce & Consumer Brands)
Contractor Fee: $3500 - $4000/month (USD)
Work Arrangement: Remote
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor
Commitment: Full-time (Approx. 40 hours/week)
Company Overview:
Tidal is a Direct Placement Agency that helps job seekers find job opportunities for real growth. We work with stable responsible businesses that are experienced in remote hiring and are excited to welcome international team members. Tidal is owned and operated by consumer brand owners and operators. We have offshore team-building experience and aim to help businesses leverage global talent.
About This Role:
We are hiring a client-facing Accounting Manager to support multiple high-growth e-commerce and consumer product brands in a multi-client consulting environment. You will own the month-end close process lead financial reporting manage complex inventory accounting and serve as the primary financial contact for founders. This role requires strong business acumen exceptional communication skills deep e-commerce accounting expertise and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced tech-enabled environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Own full-cycle month-end close across multiple e-commerce and CPG clients
Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly financial reporting packages with key KPIs
Perform full balance sheet reconciliations and P&L trend analysis
Reconcile Shopify Amazon merchant processors and wholesale platforms (EDI SPS Commerce)
Manage inventory accounting including physical-to-GL tie-outs COGS accuracy obsolescence adjustments and 3PL coordination
Oversee A/R collections A/P workflows and bill payments through and related systems
Manage payroll processing including journal entries and accruals (Gusto Deel JustWorks)
Utilize fintech and spend platforms such as Ramp Mercury Rho Settle Wayflyer and Highbeam
Supervise and mentor bookkeepers while ensuring data accuracy
Maintain proactive professional client communication and act as a trusted financial partner
Software/Platforms/Tools:
QuickBooks Online (Expert Level Required)
Microsoft Excel (Expert Level Required)
Google Workspace (Required)
SPS Commerce / EDI platforms
E-Commerce platforms: Shopify Amazon Seller Central
Fintech platforms: Ramp Mercury Rho Settle Wayflyer Highbeam
Inventory systems: CIN7 ApparelMagic Fishbowl Katana
3PL systems: ShipBob ShipHero and other 3PL systems
Payroll platforms: Gusto Deel JustWorks
NetSuite (Strong Plus)
Qualifications:
At least 3-5 years of freelancing experience
Excellent written and verbal English communication (C1 or C2 level).
Bachelors Degree in Accounting (Required)
5 years of full-cycle accounting experience
2 years in a multi-client or consulting environment
Extensive e-commerce experience required
Strong Consumer Packaged Goods and inventory management experience
Advanced GAAP knowledge and strong financial statement analysis skills
Extremely tech-savvy and systems-oriented
Exceptional English communication skills (client-facing level)
Highly organized and able to manage multiple clients simultaneously
Friendly welcoming energetic personality with a strong ownership mindset
Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US EST)
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
