Lifecheq · 6 days ago
Senior Accountant (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expLifecheq is a South African fintech company that provides holistic financial advice. The Senior Accountant will join the finance team to prepare financial reports, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements while leveraging technology.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Preparing and presenting accurate and timely monthly management accounts
Processing monthly tracking journals for business unit management accounts
Reconciling and reviewing balance sheet accounts monthly
Reviewing financial dimensions, projects, segments, and business unit classifications
Compiling and submitting statutory returns (VAT, payroll tax) ensuring complete compliance
Preparing quarterly investor financial reports
Analysing actual vs budget variances and providing insights
Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager on automation of finance processes (forecasting, costing center reporting, building and maintaining dynamic reports)
Running the accounting for our Franchise partnerships and ensuring their accounting is complete and accurate and aligns to the appropriate accounting and tax standards
Reviewing bank reconciliations
Maintaining, reviewing, and coordinating the fixed asset register
Reconciling travel accounts and expense claims
Managing domestic and foreign payments, including SARB applications
Assisting with implementation of internal controls and approval processes
Championing our approval process software and driving adoption
Supporting the BEE compliance team with required financial information
Working closely with the Junior Accountant and Senior Finance Manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management Accounting with solid academic results
Professional qualification: CA(SA) or CGMA preferred
Strong expertise in IFRS accounting and internal controls
Working knowledge of South African tax regulations
Preferred
1-3 years of post-article experience for qualified CAs
Experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., Xero, Sage etc)
Experience with approval workflow software and automation tools
Experience in fintech, technology, or high-growth environments
Benefits
Flexible working hours: Work-life balance is important to us
Remote-first environment: 100% remote work with occasional in-person collaboration as needed.
Wellness half days: Annual half-day off dedicated to personal wellness
Growth opportunity: Join during an exciting expansion phase with potential for contract extension
Company
Lifecheq
LifeCheq is a startup offering digitized, and holistic personal finance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.39MKey Investors
Naspers FoundryFuturegrowth Asset Management
2022-05-31Series A· $3.39M
2020-06-15Series Unknown· $1M
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