Financial Assistant at Houst

Responsibilities:

• Perform P&L and balance sheet reconciliation
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Post journal entries
• Add invoices into our system (Xero)
• Collaborate with third-party accounting service providers
• Assist with international compliance, ensuring all necessary tax filings and registrations are completed
• Reconcile inter-company loans
• Process payments, post related entries, and reconcile payment processing providers
• Coordinate with the operations team to ensure accurate reporting
• Collaborate on the preparation of the monthly consolidated board pack
• Assist with end-of-month balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile multi-currency bank accounts
• Assist in developing and implementing financial controls and processes
• Support the Group Financial Controller with various ad hoc projects
• Work collaboratively with global teams across the organization

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of finance team experience;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Good understanding of financial metrics and accounting principles;
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is preferred;
• Part-qualified is an advantage (ACCA, AAT, CIMA, ATT, or other relevant board);
• Adaptable, driven, hardworking, proactive, and able to show initiative;
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, able to work independently;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• A natural problem solver who can develop creative solutions to complex problems;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-starter environment and meet deadlines;
• Experience in startups is an advantage

Benefits

• Access to our Co-Working office space, Workshop 17 - Kloof Street
• 23 days paid leave days (plus public holidays)
• An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
• Medical Aid or Medical insurance options
• Laptop - for business use
• Regular team events and lunches in office