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The Opportunity

• If you possess a keen eye for detail, exceptional organisational skills, and are eager to contribute to the financial success of large corporations, then the Accountant role at Electrum may be your ideal opportunity.
• As an integral part of the team, your role as an Accountant will involve liaising with external business affiliations, analysing transactions, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Your meticulous approach and dedication will play a vital role in the smooth operation of financial processes and contribute to the overall success of Electrum's financial endeavours.

Requirements

The Role

• Preparation of reports and documentation
• Ensuring financial deadlines are met
• Financial reports
• Supporting documentations (asset register, shareholders loan register)
• Preparing and organising monthly and annual departmental review meetings
• Preparation of cash forecasts
• Financial data management
• Reconciliation of the inter-company accounts
• Month-end journals (including payroll)
• Data for statutory submissions
• Assisting the preparation of group budgets
• Allocating, reviewing and validating bank transactions 
• Able to interpret and apply GAAP
• Collaborate on process improvements
• Liasing with external business affiliations 
• Suppliers
• Auditors
• SARS
• Banks

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree majoring in accounting/finance or other relevant qualification 
• 2 years experience in accounting/finance 
• Proficient in one accounting system 
• Experience with financial reporting and knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures
• Deadline driven
• Ability to work with a team (to meet shared goals) 
• Ability to work independently and handle changing needs
• Good verbal and written communication
• Prioritise and plan work activities effectively 
• Attention to detail 
• Strong organisational skills 
• Familiarity with Google suite, Xero, SimplePay would be advantageous 

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The Opportunity

• We are actively seeking a dynamic Finance Director with strong commercial acumen. Positioned as a key contributor to the company's strategic vision, the Finance Director will report directly to the CEO, playing a pivotal role in advancing Electrum's standing in the industry. The company's unwavering commitment to excellence in serving Banks, Retailers, Telcos, and Insurers underscores its prominence in the tech sector.
• In this role, the Finance Director will spearhead financial strategy and leadership initiatives, working collaboratively with the CEO to shape Electrum's financial trajectory. Responsibilities include leading the development of budgets and financial models, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, implementing effective risk management practices, and fostering a high-performance culture within the finance team. Proficiency with financial tools and a high degree of commercial acumen are imperative for success in this role.
• Furthermore, the Finance Director will engage in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with diverse teams and external stakeholders to drive financial initiatives that contribute to overall business growth. The role demands a candidate with extensive financial expertise, preferably in the technology sector, coupled with strategic vision and proven leadership skills.
• This Finance Director will be at the helm of a team dedicated to redefining enterprise payments solutions. The position promises a challenging and rewarding journey, providing an opportunity for a dynamic finance professional to make a significant impact within the innovative landscape of Electrum. If you are ready to contribute to the company's success and be part of its continued evolution, we invite you to apply for this pivotal Finance Director role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Essential requirements for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields
• Qualified CA(SA)
• 15+ years of Finance experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a management role
• Proficient in the use of financial management software

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong data analysis skills using Google sheets, Excel, SQL or similar
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Strong decision making skills and ability to provide clear direction
• Excellent time management skills
• Coaching skills

Increase your odds by having

• Deep understanding of the SaaS business model, principles, processes and metrics
• Experience in Fintech, Edtech, SaaS, or Marketplace startup

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The Opportunity

• As Billing Administrator you will take on a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end billing process for Electrum. Your responsibilities will include efficiently collecting billing data, generating precise and timely invoices, and actively pursuing debt collection. You will work closely with our Billing Specialist and Finance team, and you will contribute significantly to the financial health of the organisation.
• Your interactions with customers will be instrumental in fostering strong and positive relationships, making your role essential to maintaining overall customer satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of financial operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and excellence in customer engagement within the dynamic environment of Electrum

Requirements

Your Responsibilities

As Billing Administrator, you will be responsible for the following:

• Collect and manage accounts due, following up with customers for timely payments.
• Efficiently create accurate invoices, ensuring precision in details and timely distribution (ARR and PS).
• Distribute remittance advice to the team.
• Keep clients informed about outstanding debts, deadlines, and address customer queries promptly.
• Communicate with Project Administrator and Sales Coordinator for billing information.
• Assist with NDAs, onboarding processes, and maintain a record of Product and Service history
• Share regular reports on quote status, outstanding items, and billing activity.
• Monitor and address issues in financial systems.
• Collect data for PTB invoicing, assist with Timesheet Management, and ensure timely submission by Electrolites.
• Assist in obtaining purchase orders and set up projects in Sharpie and Xero as required.
• Regularly maintain and update Customer databases.
• Provide ad hoc backup for tasks of team members.
• Monitor and report on accounts, identifying potential bad debts.

What you’ll need

• Matriculation or Tertiary qualification
• 1 year of experience in a Finance or related team
• Excel (or Google Sheets) experience
• Exposure to a Financial system would be advantageous

Increase your odds by having

• Timekeeping and planning
• High attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication
• Deadline and goal orientated

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The Opportunity:

• If you are organised, detailed oriented, and looking for an opportunity to work with experienced project managers on customer facing projects at large banks and retailers, then Electrum’s project administrator role will be perfect for you. Building long term relationships with internal teams and customers will be essential for the success of this role.
• The project administrator will support project management activities helping to ensure that the delivery process runs efficiently.

Requirements

As a Project Administrator you will be responsible for the following:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure project timelines and milestones are met.
• Track project progress and report on key metrics to relevant stakeholders.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Generate regular reports on project performance and present findings to the project team and leadership.
• Facilitate communication within the project team, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of project updates and changes.
• Act as a point of contact for project-related queries, both internally and externally.
• Coordinate between multiple parties to accomplish project delivery objectives
• Build strong relationships with customers and third party providers as well as internally with sales , engineering, product and tech ops teams
• Grow your industry knowledge
• Contribute to the on-going growth and success of Electrum

What You Can Bring to Electrum (non-negotiables):

• Relevant degree OR
• Experience in project administration or coordination
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in tech/information technology industry

Increase your odds by having:

• Prince 2, PMP or Agile training will be advantageous
• Financial Services/ Payment /Fintech industry experience