Senior Accountant
Cape Town, ZA
Finance – Finance /
Full-time /
On-site
Who we are:
Mama Money is a growth stage fintech startup working to help migrant workers in South Africa send money home. Since 2015 we have been providing reliable remittances, at a socially fair price, to those that need it most.
Mama HQ is in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. We are 122 people strong (and counting) from 19 countries across Africa, Asia, the UK, and Europe. Our culture is built around the well-being of our team members and making a difference in our communities. “Just be lekker!” personifies our approach to work: we trust the wisdom of our talented and diverse team to do what is best for our customers and get the job done responsibly, without pedantic policies.
We’ve been around since 2015 and have earned a few accolades along the way, made some new friends, and expanded our reach. We've had some great times and some tough times, but we continue to focus on helping people rather than maximizing profit.
The key purpose of this role is to provide the company with reliable financial information, which will form the basis for all decision-making, and will ultimately enable Mama Money’s successful growth story.
As our Senior Accountant you will:
- Ensure accurate and timeous recording of all accounting transactions for Group month end close
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Oversight of group tax submissions
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Support on Business Units reporting and adherence to budget
- Assist with preparing for year end audits and financial statements
In your first 90 days at Mama Money you will:
- Familiarising yourself with the company's culture, values, and processes.
- Familiarising yourself with all the accounting software used.
- Master the month-end close processes from beginning to end by getting up to speed ASAP so there are no balls dropped
- Speak with your finance team to understand what’s working well and what is frustrating within the accounting operations
About you:
- BCom / BA Accounting Degree
- Minimum 3 years accounting/auditing experience, ideally within a fast paced environment
- Accounting software - Xero preferable
- Previous experience in team lead role with the ability to take the lead and guide junior team members
- Experience with year end closure and disclosure notes
- An investigative approach to your tasks - the ability to question things and not just accept
It would be a bonus if:
- Technical background
- Extensive reconciliation experience of large data sets
Why Mama:
At Mama Money, the customers & communities we serve are at the heart of all that we do.
We bring our authentic selves to work where we are free to express our diverse identities while staying true to what we believe in and how we feel. Part of that means being able to have difficult conversations when necessary but always remembering to do so with trust, respect, and a positive mindset. Being open to receiving feedback and understanding how this helps us evolve and grow is essential to succeeding in our environment.
We are responsible for ourselves, our behaviour, our delivery, and our output. Although we always aim to move things forward and get $hit done, we start small - taking it step by step and always looking for ways in which we can improve. We know from experience that when we work together towards a common goal, we can achieve anything.
Mama Money is a special place because we care. We care about our customers, we care about the people who work for us and we care about the impact our work has on the world. There are things that we don’t care about too. Things like bureaucracy, discrimination, ego, titles, and silos. We’re a friendly bunch who don’t take ourselves too seriously but we do take our work, and our customers’ hard-earned money, very seriously.
Mama’s values:
1. Customer & Community
2. Authentic
3. Positive Mindset
4. Responsible
5. Togetherness
NB: Applications only open to candidates in Cape Town, or candidates who are actively looking to relocate at their own expense.
