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