Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Johannesburg

About Playroll

Playroll was built to power a borderless economy. We help businesses and their people thrive, no matter where they're based. Since opening our doors in 2022, we've grown alongside the world of distributed work. What started with our Employer of Record solution has expanded into an integrated suite of HR solutions for companies of every size, covering contractor management, global employment, payroll, benefits and compliance. We're looking for talented people to help shape the future of work, today.

We're driven by a constant pursuit of excellence – building better products, better problem-solving, better ways to work across borders. If you thrive in fast-moving environments and want to help build what comes next, join our team to drive meaningful change.

About the Role

What Being A Financial Accountant At Playroll Entails

Playroll is looking for a dynamic and driven Financial Accountant to join our finance team. You’ll be part of a foundational team focused on one of our most important strategic priorities: maintaining high-quality, accurate bookkeeping in line with IFRS standards.

With Playroll operating legal entities in more than 170 countries, you’ll work with a wide variety of data sources and support the day-to-day financial foundations of a truly global business. This role spans transaction recording, ledger maintenance, reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and secure financial record keeping.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Record daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, accurately and consistently across company accounts.
• Maintain and balance subsidiary ledgers by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions accurately across the relevant accounts.
• Reconcile accounts regularly, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and any discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
• Process payroll by calculating pay, withholding taxes, and ensuring employees receive accurate payments on time.
• Track accounts receivable and accounts payable to maintain clear oversight of money owed to and by the company.
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records and ensure all supporting transaction documentation is stored securely.

Skills & Experience

What You'll Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Three to five years of experience in a similar financial accounting role.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive, driven approach to delivering accurate financial work.
• A passion for continuous improvement and using automation to improve financial processes.

BENEFICIAL

Bonus Points For

• A SAIPA or CIMA qualification.
• Previous experience working in a global environment or supporting financial operations across multiple countries.

Playroll is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.