
Accountant (Bookkeeping & Compliance Support)
- South Africa
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Trust and Truth: We foster a high-trust environment through open, direct communication, active listening, and accountability.
- Efficient & Scalable Execution: We prioritize impactful actions, delivering quality quickly and effectively.
- Act Like an Owner: We take full responsibility for achieving our mission, proactively improving every aspect of the business.
- Continuous Learning: We embrace feedback and continuously seek opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Top Talent: We invest in exceptional individuals who raise our team's performance, rewarding excellence and maintaining high standards.
- Customer Focus: We consistently create value and convenience for our customers, prioritizing ease of use, security, and trust.
- Winning: We are dedicated to excellence, driven by high performance and collaborative effort, consistently pushing ourselves beyond comfort zones.
- Manage daily accounting functions, including monthly payments, month-end closings, and reconciliations.
- Prepare financial reports and provide insights to management, specifically reporting to Nicole (Finance Lead).
- Identify and implement process improvements using AI and other tools to streamline workflows.
- Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks.
- Assist with crypto-related accounting (training provided; prior crypto experience is a plus).
- Serve as part of the support line, responding to customer inquiries when needed. (Strong English communication skills required.)
- Learn and assist with basic compliance tasks (no prior compliance experience required — training provided).
- Continuously monitor U.S. state-level regulations, especially those related to the crypto space, to ensure the company remains compliant.
- Support the Chief of Compliance with ad hoc tasks as regulations evolve.
- Strong accounting & bookkeeping experience (minimum 3+ years).
- Hands-on QuickBooks experience (must be confident working independently).
- U.S. accounting experience (familiar with U.S. financial practices and regulations).
- Month-end closing and financial reporting expertise.
- Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written; minimal accent is fine).
- Tech-savvy — able to leverage AI tools for process improvements and workflow automation.
- Adaptability and curiosity — willing to learn new tasks, including compliance-related responsibilities.
- Crypto industry experience or a strong interest in learning about crypto accounting and regulations.
- Compliance exposure — experience with monitoring or implementing regulatory requirements (not mandatory, but a plus).
- Experience with Gusto payroll platform (preferred).
- Customer interaction experience — comfortable communicating with clients or partners when needed.
- Process improvement mindset — experience identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions.