Financial Accountant

About Us:

WHAT WE DO | Our talented teams create tech that connects brands to people via meaningful content that impacts their lives in positive ways. By understanding where the markets are going and where technology fits in; we use our knowledge to identify solutions that boost businesses and shift user experiences.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT | What makes us a leader in our industry, and different from other international digital tech companies, is our ability to tailor or custom-create our offering to solve business challenges

WHERE YOU FIT IN | We aim to build an inspiring organization with an engaged and high-performing culture. We believe in possibilities. We connect to the future. Think of unlimited digital potential, global reach, limitless content, unreal experiences, and real connections… now imagine the direct impact you could have in this landscape. If you are eager to work in an inspiring, dynamic environment and collaborate with like-minded people, we want to hear from you!

Job Purpose:

To help keep our finances meticulously correct and powerfully informative. The accountant will have both an immediate and lasting impact on all company operations, helping us to strategise savings, perform impactful audits, furnish leadership with crucial information, and (ultimately) grow our financial position. We are committed to serving both customers and employees in the best way possible, and it starts with keeping our finances accurately reported, meticulously organized, and vitally strategic.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure integrity of accounting information to ensure accurate financial information and establish quality over transactions and reporting.
• Handle AR, inclusive of verifying information for invoicing, collection, receipt and allocation on ERP system.
• Handle AP, verifying payment documentation, referencing outstanding bills, updating debt balance, and conducting disbursement.
• Monthly Revenue, Cost of Sales Accruals and Opex accruals input together with calculations and supporting documentation.
• Uploading of payments on bank for both local and forex payments inclusive of knowledge of South African Reserve Bank exchange control application.
• Review and reconcile the general ledger with specific emphasis on balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and thoroughly investigating any discrepancies and taking the proper corrective actions to resolve them.
• Monthly inter-company reconciliations with confirmed verification from counter-party.
• Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and close year-end processes to verify all entries have been created and posted, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and cohesiveness of information.
• Manage monthly Content Provider reporting to various partners with emphasis on partner share according to contracts.
• Monthly VAT reporting together with reconciliation and submission.
• Maintain fixed asset register according to generally accepted accounting standards and ensuring that the register ties back to the ERP system.
• Maintenance of Petty Cash and Credit Card reconciliations.
• Maintain all necessary reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, revenue forecasts, budgets, and cash-flow statements.
• Conduct Vendor/Creditor vetting and creation of local and foreign suppliers on the ERP system.
• Comply with local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing compliance, and advising management on needed actions.
• Periodically improve and document all accounting control procedures, identifying system issues and making suggestions for improvement.
• Engagement with external auditors to ensure smooth flow of information to the audit process and swift resolution of issues.

Competencies:

Core Competencies:

-Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures.

-Experience in audit and international accounting.

-Working knowledge of accounting software platforms.

-Excel Advanced level.

-Natural proficiency with or passion for mathematics.

-Personal integrity: ability to keep customer and company confidence.

-Strong detail and deadline orientation.


Behavioral Skills:

-High Attention to Detail delivery-orientated

-Accountability and Ownership

-Good organizational and time management skills

-Self-motivation

-Relationship Building

-Flexibility

-Problem Solving

-Balanced Decision-Making

-Planning and Organizing

-Cultural Awareness

-Stress Management                         

-Leadership   


Technical Competencies/Skills:

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, with Advanced Excel

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelors in Accounting and Finance.
Experience: At least 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience.  

• Hybrid Office - 13 WFH days per quarter.
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
• Cooperation in a highly motivated, young, international team spread across 3 continents.
• An attractive location in a creative and modern office in Cairo office.