Finance Assistant

Remote Choice

. Prepare and coordinate monthly financial information provided to external accountants .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial record maintenance, management reporting, and reconciliations while effectively liaising with external accountants and managing confidential information. Proficient in Excel and experienced in supporting multi-entity financial operations and compliance requirements.

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Financial Record MaintenanceManagement ReportingReconciliationsExcel ProficiencyXero Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingCost TrackingBudgetingCash Flow ForecastingIntercompany AccountsSupplier InvoicingPayroll AdministrationTransaction AnalysisKYC ComplianceAccounting Principles

Soft Skills

OrganisedAttention to DetailProactiveDependableFlexible

Tools & Technologies

XeroExcel

Industry Keywords

Multi-Entity StructureFinancial AdministrationInternational Group ExperienceConfidential Information HandlingAd Hoc Finance Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and coordinate monthly financial information provided to external accountants
Review bookkeeping completed in Xero and follow up on errors, omissions or outstanding items
Maintain complete and accurate financial records across the group, including invoices, receipts and supporting documentation
Assist with supplier invoices, payment preparation and payroll administration
Maintain intercompany schedules, reconciliations, management charges, interest calculations and transfer pricing workings
Prepare monthly management information and support regular financial reporting
Maintain rolling budgets, cash flow forecasts and budget-versus-actual reporting
Track expenditure across group entities and identify overspending or upcoming cash requirements
Improve cost tracking across sales and brand positioning expenditure, aircraft advertising and project-specific costs
Support accounting and reporting requirements for the expanding multi-entity structure and new ventures
Liaise with external accountants, auditors and tax advisers and prepare requested schedules and supporting documentation
Assist with bank, KYC and compliance information requests
Support occasional aircraft operating-cost analyses, client presentations and transaction-related financial work
Follow up on missing invoices, approvals and information, taking ownership of assigned tasks through to completion
Provide general ad hoc finance and administrative support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Organised, accurate and dependable, with strong attention to detail
Proactive and comfortable working independently in a remote role
Strong in Excel, with a sound understanding of accounting principles
Experienced in reconciliations, intercompany accounts and management reporting
Experienced with Xero, although this is advantageous rather than essential
Comfortable working with external accountants and advisers
Previous experience within an international group would be advantageous
Comfortable handling confidential financial and commercial information
Flexible and willing to take on a broad range of responsibilities within a small team
Keen to develop professionally and grow with the business over the longer term

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to develop professionally and grow with the business over the longer term
Exposure to a broad range of financial, commercial, and operational activities
International team environment
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment