Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Responsible for managing and supporting complex accounting and financial reporting activities for the Group’s SSA and Uganda entities. The role covers Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, intercompany accounting, month-end reporting, tax administration, reconciliations, and audit support, while working closely with regional and international stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support day-to-day accounting operations and monthly financial reporting for SSA and Uganda.

• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, leave provisions, interest, depreciation, and reversals.

• Support month-end close, ABI reporting, and Forex Exposure reporting.

• Maintain accurate financial records, schedules, and reporting trackers.

• Provide accounting and reporting support to the wider finance team.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Capture and process supplier, media, and employee expense invoices, ensuring correct allocation, approval, and supporting documentation.

• Perform creditor, debtor, and intercompany reconciliations.

• Prepare weekly payment schedules and review payment documentation.

• Manage vendor records and obtain required supplier documentation.

• Manage the full debtors function, including billing, invoicing, customer reconciliations, statements, collections, and ageing reports.

• Follow up on outstanding customer payments and obtain remittance advice.

• Process Uganda billing in accordance with URA requirements

• Banking & Reconciliations

• Reconcile bank accounts for SSA and Uganda, including ZAR, USD, and GBP accounts.

• Capture and reconcile foreign currency bank statements.

• Perform credit card reconciliations and maintain tracking schedules.

• Monitor and resolve outstanding reconciliation items.

• Support banking system administration and onboarding of authorised users.

• Intercompany & Tax

• Manage intercompany recharges, reconciliations, loans, and supporting documentation.

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of intercompany agreements.

• Capture EMP201, VAT, and applicable penalties.

• Maintain working knowledge of URA processes and requirements.

• Liaise with HR and internal/external payroll providers as required.

• Audit, Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Assist with internal and external audits and respond to audit queries.

• Ensure financial transactions comply with company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements.

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, auditors, HR, and senior finance stakeholders across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and the SSA region.

• Provide accurate and timely financial information and support ad hoc reporting requirements.

• Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.

• Key Areas of Accountability

• Accurate and timely financial reporting and month-end close.

• Effective management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

• Accurate bank, credit card, foreign currency, and intercompany reconciliations.

• Timely customer collections and supplier payments.

• Accurate ABI and Forex Exposure reporting.

• Compliance with tax, URA, and statutory requirements.

• Effective financial controls, documentation, and audit support.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Similar
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational or agency environment (internships or entry-level roles considered).
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Location

Cape Town

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent