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Join the fast-growing Houst team in a pivotal role during a key transitional phase.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa - Hybrid
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Expires
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Organisation summary
Houst is a dynamic, fast-growing firm currently focused on enhancing its senior finance capabilities. This phase makes it an exciting time to join the company, as the Finance Operations Partner role is vital to ensuring smooth financial operations.
Role Summary
- Be deeply involved in finance department operations.
- Own the finance operations across the group, including AP, AR, billing, reconciliations, and cash tracking.
- Ensure accurate, timely month-end close processes.
- Support management accounts and reporting.
- Improve financial controls, processes, and documentation.
- Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, and People and Culture teams.
Role Requirements
- Accounting or Finance degree or a related field.
- Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an MBA.
- At least 4 years management experience in operational finance and accounting.
- Proficiency in Xero, strong skills in Excel or Google Sheets.
Application Process Details
- Apply through the Houst website.
- Houst is an equal opportunity employer.
Houst is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Operations Partner to join our team. This role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa and offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a blend of in-office and remote work.
The organisation - Why they are exciting: Houst is a dynamic and fast-growing company that is currently in a phase of stabilizing and rebuilding its senior finance capabilities. This role is crucial for keeping the company's financial operations running smoothly during this transitional period.
The role - what the role entails: As a Finance Operations Partner, you will be deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of the finance department. Your primary responsibilities will include owning the finance operations across the group, which encompasses accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing, reconciliations, and cash tracking. You will ensure accurate and timely month-end close processes, support management accounts, and reporting. Additionally, you will maintain and enhance financial controls, processes, and documentation. Collaboration with the Operations, Commercial, and People and Culture teams will be essential to ensure clean data flow and minimize surprises.
Job requirements - any requirements mentioned: Candidates should have a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an MBA. A minimum of 4 years of management experience in operational finance and accounting is required. Proficiency in Xero and strong skills in Excel or Google Sheets are essential. Experience in fast-paced, imperfect environments and comfort working without perfect information or layers of sign off are also necessary.
Benefits - if any benefits are mentioned: The role offers the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a balance between in-office and remote work. This position provides the opportunity to play a key role in the financial stabilization and growth of the company.
Applications details: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this position through our website. Houst is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law.
