Accounting & Finance Lead 18624
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working Hours: M-F PST
Salary: 2000-3000 USD/month
About the company and role:
A growing licensed apparel company with multiple revenue streams including Shopify eCommerce bulk custom orders and multi-state sales tax compliance. We seek a detail-oriented proactive Finance & Accounting Lead to own our bookkeeping accounting operations compliance and reporting.
This role combines bookkeeping execution with accounting ownership. You will be the backbone of our financial record accuracy cash integrity and reporting cadence.
Core Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Accounting Operations
Enter code and reconcile vendor bills production costs and expenses
Monitor and maintain accurate AP and AR processes
Reconcile payments from Shopify QuickBooks ACH credit cards weekly
Produce weekly AR aging and manage collections cadence
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
Ensure QuickBooks Online records are accurate and audit-ready
Sales Tax & Compliance
Prepare monthly/quarterly multi-state U.S. sales tax returns via Avalara
Track Nexus thresholds and compliance requirements
Coordinate with U.S. advisors as needed for sales tax updates
Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP
Royalty Reporting
Prepare quarterly royalty reports tied to gross sales
Ensure correct calculations and timely payment processing to partners
Financial Reporting
Produce monthly financials:
Profit & Loss (P&L)
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Summary
Key AR/AP metrics
Provide insights or flags to CEO on trends or anomalies
Support & Collaboration
Support CEO with cash planning and vendor payment strategy
Prepare documentation for auditors legal or tax advisors when requested
Improve internal processes for financial accuracy
Qualifications & Skills
5 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
Deep knowledge of QuickBooks Online (required)
Experience with U.S. multi-state sales tax filings (required)
Strong understanding of accrual accounting
Experience with eCommerce financials (Shopify preferred)
Excellent written and spoken English
High attention to detail and ownership mindset
Key Skills
About Company
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