Financial Accountant

Role Overview

VoiceMap is a high-growth business that moves fast, implements changes quickly, and is constantly evolving to meet the demands of a global customer base. We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Financial Accountant to join our small team. This is a hands-on role that goes beyond traditional accounting – the right person will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves, contributing in other areas when the business needs it, and thriving in an environment where no two days are quite the same.

The ideal candidate brings solid technical accounting knowledge, a working understanding of international financial reporting standards, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-currency environment. Equally important is a forward-thinking mindset – someone who embraces new tools and technologies, including AI, as a means of working smarter and keeping pace with a business that never stands still.

For the right person, there is also genuine scope to go beyond the finance function and contribute to business analysis – helping translate financial data into insights that inform real strategic decisions at a company where finance sits close to leadership.

About VoiceMap

VoiceMap is a global leader in the emerging market for self-guided audio tours, with walks, cycles, drives and boat trips in over 80 countries. These are produced using our content management system, Mapmaker, which combines editorial support with a unique process that has given us a reputation for quality. Our apps for iOS and Android have thousands of five-star reviews, as do the tours themselves, and we plan to offer ten times as many of them, all with a focus on giving people easy, engaging ways to see the world around them from new, surprising, and sometimes challenging perspectives.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, hybrid position, working two days a week at our offices in Cape Town, South Africa, and the rest of the week remotely. We work out of Workshop 17 at the V&A Waterfront.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for VoiceMap’s group entities, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all entries are complete, accurate, and appropriately supported.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee reconciliations across accounts, including bank, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for internal stakeholders, including the executive team and board.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audit processes and respond to audit queries efficiently.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate historical financial data and variance analysis.

International and Multi-Jurisdictional Accounting

• Prepare and review financial accounts for foreign entities, with an understanding of the specific regulatory and reporting requirements applicable in each jurisdiction (including South Africa and Singapore).
• Apply International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to the preparation and presentation of financial statements across all group entities.
• Manage foreign currency transactions and intercompany eliminations in accordance with IFRS (including IAS 21).
• Liaise with local accountants, auditors, and regulatory bodies in relevant jurisdictions to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Support the preparation of consolidated group financial statements, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all reporting entities.

Tax and Compliance

• Ensure all financial reporting adheres to applicable accounting standards, company policies, and statutory obligations.
• Prepare and submit tax filings to relevant tax authorities across all jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to filing deadlines.
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting systems.
• Liaise with external tax advisors where appropriate on complex or cross-border tax matters.

Royalties and Publisher Settlements

• Manage the end-to-end royalty reporting process, including the accurate calculation of amounts due to publishers and content creators in accordance with contractual terms.
• Prepare and distribute periodic royalty statements to publishers and ensure timely settlement of royalty payments.
• Maintain accurate records of royalty obligations and resolve any queries or discrepancies raised by publishers.

Accounts Payable and Supplier Management

• Prepare monthly supplier invoicing schedules and ensure invoices are accurately captured, coded, and approved for payment.
• Manage the payment run process, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain organised records of supplier agreements, invoices, and payment history.

Business Analysis and Strategic Support

• Work with the CEO and leadership team to develop financial models and scenario analyses that support strategic decision-making.
• Identify trends and patterns in financial data that surface meaningful insights about business performance – going beyond reporting to help the team understand what the numbers are actually saying.
• Contribute to ad hoc analysis projects as they arise, bringing financial rigour to questions that span pricing, unit economics, channel performance, and growth planning.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (e.g. BCom Accounting).
• CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification (or in progress) is preferred.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a financial accounting role, preferably within a multi-entity or international environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements under IFRS.
• Exposure to accounting for foreign entities and multi-currency environments.
• Experience working with cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, or similar).

Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and its practical application.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership within a small team.
• Genuine comfort with ambiguity and change – this is a business that evolves quickly, and the role will too.
• A willingness to contribute beyond the Finance function when the business requires it.
• An openness to experimenting with and adopting new tools and technologies, including AI-powered tools, to improve efficiency and output quality.

What We Offer

• A flexible, remote-friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to work across a globally operating business with entities in multiple jurisdictions.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating team culture.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a real impact at a growing company – and comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a team that values curiosity, precision, and initiative – send an email to [email protected] explaining why you’re a suitable candidate for the role.