Overview
Management Accountant (Operations) Jobs in South Africa at HIREXE
Title: Management Accountant (Operations)
Company: HIREXE
Location: South Africa
Management Accountant / Operational Accountant (Remote – South Africa | U.S. Hours)
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Working Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. SAST (aligned with U.S. business hours)
About the Role
A fast-growing U.S.-based recruitment agency seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management Accountant / Operational Accountant to support our finance operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in U.S. accounting practices (US GAAP) and a passion for improving financial processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
- Perform month-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Prepare and analyze management accounts and financial reports
- Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP standards
- Work closely with leadership to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
- Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as needed
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
- Build and maintain financial dashboards to provide real-time insights into business performance
Requirements
- 3–6+ years of experience in a management accounting or operational accounting role
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP / U.S. accounting standards
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
- Proven experience managing month-end close processes
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)
- Experience working with U.S.-based companies or clients is highly preferred
- Ability to work 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. SAST consistently
Nice to Have
- Experience in a recruitment, staffing, or services-based business
- Experience building dashboards and automating financial processes
- Exposure to financial systems integrations or process automation tools
- Experience with multi-entity or multi-currency environments
Key Attributes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with U.S.-based teams
What We Offer
- Fully remote work environment
- Exposure to a growing U.S. business
- Opportunity to build and improve financial processes
- Collaborative and high-performance team culture
