Accountant at Apex Visibility

About the job

• Apex provides modern customer service software that enables businesses to communicate with people using chatbots and live chat on platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, Web chat, Telegram and more.
• We are looking for a diligent and detail oriented Accountant that will form a key part of our expanding Finance and Apex Team. Key responsibilities will include the oversight of day-to-day accounting entries & processing, month-end reporting preparation and assisting the Financial Manager with setting up and tracking key metrics in the business and industry.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is able to work collaboratively with team members.
• Headquartered in Cape Town with a team around the world. We’re building a global team to make digital customer service better.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day accounting transactions & processing
• Prepare monthly management accounts including profit and loss, balance sheet reconciliations, unit economics & key reporting deliverables.
• Help Build and populate dashboards to support financial reporting and analysis.
• Generating client invoices
• Reconciling bank transactions
• Capturing of expenses and monthly costs
• Preparation of monthly management accounts & key reporting deliverables
• Assist with the Payroll function (prepare payslips, generate IRP5’s, EMP201 and EMP501 SARS submissions)
• VAT and Income Tax reconciliations to SARS and HMRC for UK clients
• Assist in gathering information required for the preparation of annual financial statements for submission to SARS
• Manage and maintain the company fixed asset register
• Manage the debtors and creditors.
• Assist with payments processing and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Identify process improvements and drive efficiencies within the finance department.
• Ensure all deadlines are met and all financial records are kept up to date.

Qualifications and requirements

• At least 2 years of post-articles experience working in accounting and finance.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Registered as a financial professional (bonus).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets is very important.
• Experience working with Xero will be beneficial.
• Experience working with Group Companies & Multinational entities is beneficial.