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
