Senior Accountant at Outsourced CFO

Job Description

• We are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients whose focus is on sustainability in manufacturing and providing fast-moving consumer goods to e.g. the hospitality industry.
• They are looking for a Senior Accountant who will manage the full accounting function with focus on their US and Middle East entities.

Key Responsibilities
Cashbook & Reconciliations

• Maintain daily cashbook entries and perform bank reconciliations across multiple currencies
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies

Debtors

• Issue invoices to clients across global regions
• Monitor accounts receivable and manage collections
• Liaise with clients to resolve billing queries

Suppliers

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate vendor records

Financial Reporting

• Manage end-to-end accounting processes including journal entries, general ledger maintenance and month-end close
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for FM review

Requirements

• Be available for occasional early morning or late afternoon meetings to accommodate cross-regional time zones
• Demonstrate flexibility and proactive communication to ensure smooth coordination across continents
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (SAIPA/SAICA articles completed preferred)
• Experience in a senior accounting role, ideally in a multinational or cross-border environment
• Proficiency in accounting software Zoho
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across cultures
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities