Job title: Financial Accountant - (Fully Remote Contract)
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Monthly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Remote
Job published: 11/08/2026
Job ID: 79414

Job Description

FULLY REMOTE CONTRACT available for a technically sound CA(SA), AGA(SA) or SAICA Articled Accountant - we're open to the right level for the right person.

This is a great opportunity for an Accountant with audit experience, to step up into a challenging accounting role in a listed multinational environment!  This contract will set you up for permanent opportunities in corporate.

This global business operates at scale across multiple markets, offering exposure to complex transactions, cross-border portfolios, and a collaborative, forward-thinking finance environment.

As a Financial Accountant, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of entities, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and insight-driven financial analysis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys both technical accounting and problem-solving in a dynamic setting.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Manage the monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting for a portfolio of entities in your jurisdiction
  • Prepare and review complex transactions including acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and build-to-suit deals
  • Reconcile third-party financial statements against the company's own books and records
  • Analyse and book intercompany and related-party transactions
  • Handle AP invoice coding, VAT, real estate tax and tenant recharge calculations
  • Prepare balance sheet analyses and income statement variance commentary for closing packs
  • Own local GAAP or IFRS financial statement preparation and support statutory audits
  • Contribute to forecasting, ad hoc reporting for Legal, Treasury and Asset Management, and ongoing process improvement

What we’re looking for:

  • AGA(SA), CA(SA), partially CA(SA) qualified or SAICA Articled with experience
  • 0–3 years’ experience post-Articles
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
  • Experience in US GAAP advantageous
  • Experience working with multiple entities or international structures
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote setup
  • Must be AVAILABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY

What’s in it for you:

  • Fully remote working environment with flexible structure
  • Exposure to international portfolios and complex transactions
  • Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and automation
  • A fast-paced, professional environment where your input matters

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch — follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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