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Finance & Accounting Analyst (Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity Experience Preferred)

Somewhere


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Finance & Accounting Analyst
Location: Fully Remote
Schedule: Full-Time (Aligned with U.S. Business Hours)
Experience Level: Senior (58 Years)


About the Company

Our client is a Smart Building Technology company pioneering advanced smart glass and window systems for homes and buildings. Their innovative products enable solar-powered smart-glass functionality without the need for external power or electrical installation.

As the company scales they are investing in building a more robust efficient and future-proof financial infrastructure. This role will play a critical part in modernizing back-office operations while supporting strategic financial decision-making.


Role Overview

The Finance & Accounting Analyst will serve as a key contributor across both financial strategy and core accounting operations. This role is responsible for owning financial modeling forecasting and analysis while also supporting day-to-day accounting functions.

This is a high-impact senior-level role designed to strengthen financial visibility improve processes and support leadership with data-driven insightsespecially as the company undergoes an ERP transition and broader operational restructuring.


Key Responsibilities
Financial Modeling & Analysis
  • Build maintain and optimize financial models for forecasting and strategic planning
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights into financial performance
  • Deliver data-driven recommendations to support executive decision-making
  • Develop forecasting frameworks to improve financial visibility and planning accuracy
Strategic Finance Support
  • Assist in restructuring and strengthening the back-office finance function
  • Support cost optimization initiatives and process improvements
  • Help distribute financial responsibilities to de-risk operations and improve scalability
  • Contribute to building a more resilient financial structure to support company growth
ERP Systems & Migration
  • Operate within Microsoft Dynamics for accounting and financial workflows
  • Support the migration from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics
  • Ensure data integrity accuracy and continuity during system transition
  • Identify and implement process improvements within the ERP environment
Core Accounting Operations
  • Manage and support full-cycle accounting including:
    • Accounts Payable (AP)
    • Accounts Receivable (AR)
    • Account Reconciliations
    • Vendor & Customer Setup
    • Journal Entries
    • Month-End Close
    • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Ensure all financial records are accurate organized and audit-ready
  • Support payroll processing and cash flow tracking as needed
  • Maintain consistency and accuracy across all financial reporting

Required Qualifications
  • 58 years of experience in finance accounting or financial analysis roles
  • Proven experience building and maintaining financial models in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong background in full-cycle accounting operations
  • Solid understanding of U.S. business models and accounting practices
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems
  • Background in manufacturing hardware or technology companies
  • CPA or equivalent certification (nice to have)
  • MBA or equivalent certification (nice to have)
  • Experience with payroll processing budgeting and cash flow management

What This Role Offers
  • Opportunity to play a key role in building and modernizing a companys financial infrastructure
  • Direct impact on financial strategy forecasting and operational efficiency
  • Exposure to ERP transformation and system optimization
  • High-ownership role with visibility into leadership decision-making
  • Ability to help shape a scalable and resilient finance function

Ideal Candidate Profile
  • A finance professional who can balance hands-on accounting with strategic analysis
  • Strong financial modeling expertise with the ability to build systems from the ground up
  • Comfortable operating in evolving environments with changing priorities
  • A self-starter who thrives in high-ownership roles
  • Process-oriented with a focus on efficiency accuracy and continuous improvement

Additional Notes
  • This is a fully remote position
  • The role is designed to reduce reliance on external consultants by bringing financial modeling and strategic capabilities in-house
  • The position plays a critical role in supporting ERP migration and long-term operational scalability