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.

Job Description:

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