The Accounting Manager role leads the accounting function for South Africa, overseeing day-to-day operations, month-end close, and financial reporting in line with US GAAP. The position plays a key leadership role in driving consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the finance function, while partnering closely with business leaders to support performance and growth.
We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town office.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the month-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting outputs
Prepare and present monthly reporting packs to South African leadership
Analyse revenue and expenses, identifying and explaining material variances
Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and improve performance
Lead audit processes (local and global) and ensure timely completion
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and all relevant regulatory requirements
Oversee core finance functions, including Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, and Tax
Manage treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting and payment approvals
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, proactively identifying and mitigating risks
Drive continuous process improvements across accounting and finance operations
Oversee finance systems (e.g. NetSuite, Salesforce, FloQast, Vena) to ensure data integrity and efficiency
Lead, develop, and support a high-performing accounting team
Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
Requirements & Desirable
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
7+ years’ accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting in a multi-entity environment
Proven ability to lead and develop teams
Advanced Excel and accounting systems proficiency
Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in a software or subscription-based business
Background in a Private Equity-backed organisation
Experience working with US-based operations or global finance teams
Exposure to M&A, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
Experience driving process improvement and scaling finance functions
We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!
We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:
We want our staff to love working here, and so we’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events. Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!
Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!
About Us
From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!
Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can’t be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.
We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it’s a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we’re investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we’re passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.
At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Because that’s what industry leaders do. Whether you’re joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients.
Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?
We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you!
MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more.
We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself!
