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Senior Accountant - NEW

CompanyActivate Talent
LocationSouth Africa
Work ModeRemote
PostedDecember 13, 2025
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About the Role

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Type: Full-Time Remote

Time Zone: PST time zone

Overview

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in managing core accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of financial processes. This position partners closely with FP&A, operations, and senior leadership to support month-end close, financial reporting, and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience in a CPG or similar product-based environment, and hands-on proficiency with cloud-based accounting platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

  • Execute and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and accruals
  • Maintain accurate general ledger records in compliance with U.S. GAAP
  • Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages

Accounting Operations

  • Manage balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, AR, AP, inventory, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
  • Assist with revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and COGS analysis
  • Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
  • Act as a key system user for Certinia/FinancialForce, ensuring data accuracy and process integrity

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

  • Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls
  • Contribute to the development of scalable accounting processes to support ongoing business growth

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3+ years of public accounting experience OR 5+ years of private accounting experience (CPG, beauty, retail, or consumer products preferred)

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices

Hands-on experience with Certinia (FinancialForce) or similar cloud-based ERP systems

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reconciliations and data analysis

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Skills
AccountingFinancial ReportingU.S. GAAPCloud-Based ERPCertiniaFinancialForceExcelAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBudgetingForecastingProcess ImprovementRevenue RecognitionInventory AccountingCOGS Analysis
Categories
Finance & Accounting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will manage core accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial processes. Key responsibilities include supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and collaborating with FP&A and senior leadership.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
54
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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