Ozow is the future of payment as we know it. An oh-so (or Ozow) easy, automated and ultra-secure EFT solution that helps customers pay in just a few seconds, merchants can initiate Ozow payments through a variety of payment platforms, such as SMS, eCommerce, eBilling, QR Code and instore Point-of-Sale (POS).
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We’re looking for a highly capable, hands-on Senior Accountant to join our core Finance Team at Ozow. This is not your typical accounting role - you’ll have the opportunity to step into a business-critical position and help take our finance operations to the next level.
If you’re someone with strong technical accounting skills, thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments, and wants to be part of optimising and executing change - then this is your role. You will work across departments to help drive policy development, process improvements, governance initiatives, and overall create efficiencies within the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation and review of monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and board presentation materials in collaboration with senior finance stakeholders
Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, annual audit, and other finance operations
Journal preparation and review
Provide technical accounting guidance in line with full IFRS standards, ensuring accurate treatment of complex transactions and compliance with reporting requirements
Interrogating data to validate accuracy and support business decision-making
Collaborating with stakeholders including auditors, C-suite, and operational teams
Supporting finance transformation efforts: process automation, policies, and governance/internal controls
Oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
Provide accurate and timely data for planning and forecasting
Requirements
BCom Honours in Accounting or similar with completed articles is a preference (SAIPA or SAICA)
Other relevant qualifications will be considered (ACCA, CIMA)
Minimum 5+ years’ experience, including 3+ years post-articles experience
Sound understanding of accounting foundations, statutory compliance and audit preparation
Exposure to complex and high-volume environments (e.g. tech, eCommerce, financial services, Forex - nice to have)
Strong IFRS accounting knowledge – capable of reviewing and interrogating full IFRS financials
Strong grasp of tax compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks
Your skills and competencies
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Cross department collaboration
Ability and willingness to get into the detail
Proactive, solution minded, with a bias to action
Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
Previous people management experience
Solid experience with ERP or cloud-based accounting software solutions
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