Accountant (Portuguese Speaking)
Listing reference: cartr_000745
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 25 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
We are a global leader in smart mobility technology, with more than 2,400,000 subscribers across 23 countries, and we are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Rosebank.
We are seeking results-driven professionals with strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a commitment to financial accuracy. We value individuals who are innovative, proactive, and continuously strive to optimize processes, ensuring data integrity, compliance with internal policies, and adherence to statutory financial regulations.
Job description
• Maintain accurate financial records in alignment with internal financial procedures and IFRS standards.
• Process supplier invoices, staff expense claims, purchase orders, and payments.
• Record and manage monthly subscription revenue, credit notes, and adjustments relating to customer accounts.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, customer account reconciliations, and asset registers (hardware installed in vehicles).
• Reconcile deferred revenue and ensure correct revenue allocation across months, considering contract terms and subscriptions.
• Support the Credit Control team on customer billing consistency and payment allocations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Produce variance analysis and provide insights to management on revenue, operational costs, and profitability.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting for operational expenses and revenue projections.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations: VAT, corporate tax, payroll tax (IRPS), and any statutory filings.
• Prepare audit documentation and support internal and external audit activities.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to protect financial assets and reduce financial risk.
• Process supplier invoices, staff expense claims, purchase orders, and payments.
• Record and manage monthly subscription revenue, credit notes, and adjustments relating to customer accounts.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, customer account reconciliations, and asset registers (hardware installed in vehicles).
• Reconcile deferred revenue and ensure correct revenue allocation across months, considering contract terms and subscriptions.
• Support the Credit Control team on customer billing consistency and payment allocations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Produce variance analysis and provide insights to management on revenue, operational costs, and profitability.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting for operational expenses and revenue projections.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations: VAT, corporate tax, payroll tax (IRPS), and any statutory filings.
• Prepare audit documentation and support internal and external audit activities.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to protect financial assets and reduce financial risk.
Minimum requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) are an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) are an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English
• Experience in subscription-based or recurring revenue organizations (preferred).
• Experience working with accounting systems such as Primavera, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax legislation (VAT, IRPS, Corporate Tax).
• Ability to prepare and analyze full financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations, data analysis).
• Understanding of revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit requirements.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience in subscription-based or recurring revenue organizations (preferred).
• Experience working with accounting systems such as Primavera, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax legislation (VAT, IRPS, Corporate Tax).
• Ability to prepare and analyze full financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations, data analysis).
• Understanding of revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit requirements.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality and high ethical standards in handling financial information.
• Confidentiality and high ethical standards in handling financial information.