Junior Accountant at MFS Africa

The Role

We are looking for an outstanding, detail-oriented, and self-motivated junior accountant to manage day-to-day financial accounting and operations for several of our Group Companies. Our ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail, a can-do attitude and a passion for numbers.

The position is location agnostic and will report to the Group Financial Controller.

The duties and responsibilities of the role will be as follows:

• Accounting for any/(all) revenue, expenses and all other financial transactions entered and administered by company

• Timely preparation, submission, reporting and control of client invoices

• Manage operational bank account, executing weekly payments

• Monthly recons of all Balance Sheet items including reconciliations for banks, creditors, payroll, etc.

• Timely submission of statutory returns as and when requested by supervisor

• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting practices, good governance and risk management practice, as well as laws and regulations

• Continuous improvement of accounting and reporting processes in line with overall business/group objectives and needs

• Intercompany transactions and reconciliations

• Assistance with ad-hoc projects as and when needed

Requirements

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with an impeccable attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to work independently

• Strong analytical and problems solving skills

• An achievement-orientated and results-driven attitude

• A taste for adventure and an interest in working in a fast-paced and fun start-up environment

Qualifications and experience

• BCom degree with minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience

• Passion for numbers and accounting, and get a smile on your face when the numbers all tie up

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Office

• Experience with Xero software an advantage

Benefits

• We have a very diverse work environment with over 28+ nationalities represented and continually strive to build a culture of caring and execution

• We operate a flexible remote working policy

• We offer a competitive salary package and bonuses

• We prioritize the overall well being of our staff through various initiatives aimed at ensuring they reach their full potential in a supportive environment

• We solve relevant problems for Africa and the world in hope of continuing to make an impact on the millions, if not billions, of users who also believe in what we do

• We work at the very cutting edge of fin-tech in Africa