Senior Accountant- 18958
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Focus: Accounts Payable Multi-Entity Accounting & Month-End Close
Location: Remote Full-Time Independent Contractor
Working Hours: Monday - Friday Business hours CST
Compensation: $3000 $4500 USD/month
About the Role
Our client is a growing investment and operating group managing multiple entities including operating companies and a non-profit organization. As the portfolio expands they are looking for a Senior Offshore Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations across several entities.
This is not a bookkeeping role. The ideal candidate will manage core accounting processes including accounts payable general ledger management and month-end close while helping improve financial workflows in a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Manage the full AP cycle across multiple entities
- Process invoices perform GL coding and maintain AP records
- Prepare payment runs (ACH wire check)
- Reconcile vendor accounts and maintain AP aging reports
- Ensure proper documentation and approval workflows
Multi-Entity Accounting
- Maintain accurate books across multiple entities
- Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Ensure consistent chart-of-accounts structure
Month-End Close
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Prepare accruals journal entries and GL adjustments
- Support monthly and quarterly close processes
Financial Reporting
- Assist with preparing P&L Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports
- Support external accountants during audits and tax preparation
Systems & Process Improvement
- Help document accounting workflows and SOPs
- Improve financial processes and reporting structure
- Work primarily with QuickBooks Online and Ramp
Requirements
- 47 years of accounting experience
- Experience in multi-entity accounting environments
- Strong experience with accounts payable and month-end close
- Experience preparing financial reports
- Strong Excel and reconciliation skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred
- Experience at firms such as Ernst & Young Deloitte PwC or KPMG
- Experience supporting US-based companies
- Background in high-volume transaction environments (construction operations or PE-backed companies)
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 90 days the successful hire will:
- Take full ownership of accounts payable across entities
- Stabilize and improve the month-end close process
- Establish structured accounting workflows and reporting
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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