Join Our Dynamic Financial Accounting Team!
Are you ready to take your career in finance to the next level? As a key player in our finance department, you will have the opportunity to work closely with internal teams, including the accounts and treasury team, as well as collaborate with non-finance functions, enhancing the value Finance brings to the entire organization.
Externally, you'll have the chance to build strong relationships with tax authorities and auditors, ensuring that we remain compliant across all regions where Mukuru operates. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to our financial strategies and make an impact across multiple levels of the business. If you're passionate about financial accounting and eager to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, this role is perfect for you!
Key Performance Area/ Capabilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee and review the bank reconciliations prepared by the bookkeepers.
- Ensure that all transactions processed in the general ledger for entities under your remit are valid, accurate and complete.
- Ensure that month-end financial packs including balance sheet reconciliations are prepared for the review of the Chief Accounting Officer within the stipulated deadlines
Regulatory Compliance
- Preparation of regulatory returns for the entities under your remit within the stipulated deadlines.
Tax Compliance
- Assist the Group Tax team with the preparation of timely and accurate tax submissions for the entities under your remit.
Audit Support
- Assistance in the delivery of the year-end audit including drafting the statutory financial statements for review by the Chief Accounting Officer and Group Reporting team.
- Respond promptly to auditors' queries, resolve issues, and implement recommendations from audit reports.
Project Support & Process Improvement
- Involvement in various finance improvement projects, including system implementations, month-end process efficiencies, new market expansion, and business maturity workstreams.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- internal liaison with other departments to assist in solving commercial issues as they arise.
Qualification and Skills
- Grade 12 - High school graduate
- Accounting degree (Essential)
- CA qualification (Essential)
- Knowledge of IFRS and accounting practices
- Knowledge of preparing VAT and Corporate tax returns
- Knowledge of forex regulations
- Knowledge of computerized accounting packages
- Knowledge of financial reporting and analysis
- Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any response after two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S EE TARGETS