Part time: Bookkeeper / Financial Controller

• Manage all accounting operations including billing, payroll, A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition:
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Manage salary payments and processes.
• Calculate monthly commission payments.
• Analyse financial data.
• Prepare and publish timely  financial reports.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage cash flow.
• Stakeholder management.
• Debt management and collection: Proactively contact clients for payment collections, a critical focus area for this role in the immediate term.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Develop, document, and monitor business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare income statements.
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Additional controller duties as necessary.

• Experience Level:  Mid-tier finance professional with hands-on experience in the above areas. There are urgent day to day tasks that will need attention at the outset but the position and responsibilities will grow as we get processes and systems set up. They will need to possess good communication and interpersonal skills and minute attention to details.
• Systems: Experience and knowledge of SAGE.
• Reporting to: CEO 
• Work Schedule:  1 to 2 days per week, with flexibility to spread hours across the week to ensure daily invoicing tasks are completed. This can be a remote position but may require occasional engagement with team members in person. The candidate can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.
• Ideal Candidate:   A proactive individual who is detail-oriented and willing to roll up their sleeves to manage financial tasks effectively. Strong communication skills are essential for follow-ups and collections.