Senior Accountant at Lesaka Technologies

Role Overview 

• The Senior Accountant play a key role in the full accounting function for the Enterprise Division with a strong emphasis on day-to-day accounting operations, accurate financial reporting, and a robust month end close.
• This role ensures the integrity of financial data, drives compliance with internal controls, and supports smooth operational finance processes across the division. 

Key Responsibilities 

Day-to-Day Accounting Operations 

Debtors (Accounts Receivable) 

• Oversee and review customer invoicing, credit notes, and adjustments
• Monitor the debtors age analysis and manage overdue accounts and collections
• Perform monthly customer reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure correct allocation of receipts and accurate AR reporting. 

Creditors (Accounts Payable) 

• Oversee the full AP function, ensuring accurate invoice processing and compliance with PO and contract requirements
• Prepare and review supplier reconciliations
• Manage weekly/monthly payment runs and ensure strict approval adherence
• Monitor the AP age analysis and escalate risks or irregularities

Cashbook & Banking 

• Maintain daily bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts
• Process and review receipts, payments, journal entries, and petty cash
• Monitor cash flow activity and ensure integrity of all banking transactions. 

 Financial Reporting & Month End Close 

• Own and execute month-end close activities, ensuring timelines and quality standards are consistently met
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including supporting schedules and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate revenue and cost recognition, accruals, and adjustments in line with accounting policies
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Maintain accurate fixed asset registers, including processing of depreciation, disposals, and asset additions

Compliance, Controls & Audit 

• Ensure compliance with VAT and all statutory requirements
• Prepare accurate VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Support internal and external audits through preparation of audit files and schedules
• Maintain and improve internal controls across AP, AR, and cashbook
• Assist with updating finance procedures and documentation. 

Systems & Process Improvement 

• Maintain transactional and reporting accuracy within Accpacc/Sage 300
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes within AP, AR, cashbook, and GL
• Support finance automation and reporting improvements using Excel/Power Query/Power BI (where relevant) 

Minimum Requirements 

• 3+ years relevant accounting experience, including AP/AR and cashbook exposure
• Strong hands-on experience with Accpacc/Sage 300
• SAIPA accreditation or similar accreditation
• Solid VAT knowledge and statutory compliance experience
• Strong GL, monthend, and financial reporting experience
• Advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups; Power Query advantageous)
• High accuracy, excellent organisational skills, and deadline driven 

Advantageous 

• Experience in multi entity or high-volume environments
• Fintech, payments, or services sector experience
• Experience training or mentoring junior team members
• Exposure to automation or system optimisation tools

 Competencies 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with an integrity driven approach
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, reliable, and process-oriented.