Senior Accountant at Ozow

Your role and responsibilities 

• Financial Reporting & Analysis 
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and board presentation materials in collaboration with senior finance stakeholders
• Provide accurate and timely data for planning and forecasting
• Interrogating data to validate accuracy and support business decision-making

Accounting Operations & Compliance 

• 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
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
• Collaborating with stakeholders including auditors, C-suite, and operational teams
• Process Improvement & Internal Controls 
• Supporting finance transformation efforts: process automation, policies, and governance/internal controls
• Oversight of Transactional Finance 
• Oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

You are an ideal candidate if you have 

• 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

• You eagerly embrace change, absorb cross-functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation. 
• Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships to influence a wide network, both inside and outside the company. 
• A trailblazer who steps up, takes charge, and creates meaningful impact—those driven by performance and purpose to lead from the front and make a real difference every day. 
• You thrive in collaboration, embrace inclusion, and bring a genuine curiosity for global cultures—valuing collective success over individual credit. 
• Demonstrate strategic foresight, sound judgement, and the ability to make confident decisions under uncertainty, always working toward the best possible outcomes. 
• You challenge norms, champion innovation, and constantly seek growth—for themselves, their team, and the solutions they build. 
• You are a decisive doer—those who take initiative, follow through with confidence, and ensure results through courageous, hands-on leadership. 
• We value optimism, agility, and the strength to persevere under pressure—balancing performance with positivity, even in challenging environments. 
• You are driven, proactive individuals who take ownership, face challenges with grit, and consistently push for excellence—not just as participants, but as catalysts for success.