Financial Accountant - Cape Town

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Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
Security • Consulting • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Financial Accountant supports group accounting, month-end and quarterly close, IFRS financial reporting, board packs, audits, budgeting, forecasting, working capital, controls, statutory returns, and acquisition accounting. The role also monitors financial performance, foreign exchange exposure, accounting policies, and process improvements across international operations. It requires collaboration with finance leadership, auditors, and commercial and operational stakeholders while maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant financial information.
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About Us

Integrity360 is a leading independent cybersecurity and PCI specialist operating across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and North America. The company has office locations in Ireland, the UK, Bulgaria, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Lithuania, Ukraine, Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada, supported by seven Security Operations Centres (SOCs) located in Dublin, Sofia, Madrid, Stockholm, Rome, Johannesburg and Cape Town.

With over 780 employees, including more than 585 dedicated cybersecurity professionals, Integrity360 delivers a full suite of professional, support, and managed security services. These span the complete cyber risk lifecycle, from identification and prevention to detection, response, and recovery. Integrity360 supports over 3000 mid-market and enterprise organisations across sectors including financial services, insurance, government, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and utilities.

At Integrity360, people come first. We invest heavily in learning, development and progression, fostering a dynamic culture where innovation, collaboration and continuous growth are at the heart of what we do. If you're ready to take your cyber security career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. 

Job Role 

The Financial Accountant will assist with all accounting related functions to maintain effective accounting and reporting systems. The primary focus of the role is to ensure complete, accurate and timely closing of the monthly and quarterly books and successful completion of external audits. Razor sharp focus required on Gross Margins, Net Profits, Free Cashflow and Shareholder Wealth Creation.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, month-end process, financial reporting, revenue reporting, analytical reviews and fixed assets accounting. Working with the finance leadership team to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s accounting systems, general internal controls and information reporting to meet company standards. Provides accounting support, as needed, for various operational initiatives. A strong understanding of IFRS reporting and acquisition accounting will be an essential requirement for the role. The current finance team comprises 20 colleagues across Finance and MIS across Europe.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting in accounts preparation for Group operation including:
    • Preparation of monthly board packs (consolidated monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, Ratio Analysis and detailed notes).
    • Assisting in preparation of detailed IFRS Financial statements with supporting schedules.
  • Assist in managing the foreign exchange risk exposure of the Group.
  • Maintaining a strong financial reporting and control ethos across the group.
  • Respond to Ad Hoc information requests required from time to time.
  • Assist in managing & reporting of working capital & working capital metrics.
  • Assist in the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
  • Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
  • Calculate variances from the budget/forecast and report to management.
  • Assist in maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Work with auditors on a regular basis.
  • Preparation of statuary returns including tax and employment returns.
  • Internal Audit management - ongoing internal audit review processes.
  • Control environment - regular monitoring of key financial controls.
  • Assist in the integration of acquired companies into the current group structure and accounting for the technical aspects of the purchase agreements.
  • Assist in the implementation of IFRS reporting across the group.
  • Assist in maintaining effective financial controls and reporting processes to support the business.
  • Assist in the continued maintenance and development of the key financial processes and systems to support the future scaling plans of the business.
  • Other ad hoc tasks as required.

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant with 3-4+ years PQE in a relevant position.
  • Must be educated to degree level or similar.
  • Must have a Professional Accreditation such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
  • Deadline driven.
  • Experience working alongside commercial, product and operations functional leaders to support. them in day-to-day commercial & operating decisions.
  • Strong understanding of best practices for managing a business operating across multiple international locations.
  • Salesforce/Financial Force.
  • Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Suites.

Personal Characteristics

  • Positive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • A self-starter, highly motivated with a focus on continuous improvement and attention to detail.
  • Strong appreciation and belief in establishing systems and processes to ensure consistent strong operational performance.
  • Combines strong listening skills with the ability to make dynamic, informed decisions.
  • Leadership/Strategic Thinking/Problem Solving / Analysis.
  • Financial & Performance Management.
  • Communication Proficiency/ Collaboration Skills.
  • Customer / Client Focus.
  • Initiative/Flexibility/Time Management.
  • Personal Effectiveness / Credibility/ Ethical Conduct.

What you will bring to us:

  • Experience of meeting conflicting/critical deadlines.
  • Proven track record.
  • Problem Solving/Analysis.
  • Customer/Client Focus.
  • Previous experience relevant to this specific role.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be fluent in English, written and oral.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Results orientated.
  • Ability to ensure high level confidentiality.
  • Strong analytical and I.T skills appropriate to role.
  • Must be a team player but able to work on own initiative.

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Skills Required

  • Qualified Accountant with 3–4+ years of post-qualification experience in a relevant position
  • Degree-level education or equivalent
  • Professional accreditation such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
  • Experience working with commercial, product, and operations leaders to support business decisions
  • Strong understanding of best practices for businesses operating across multiple international locations
  • Experience with Salesforce or FinancialForce
  • Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft software
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Strong analytical and IT skills appropriate to the role
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to meet conflicting or critical deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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The Company
HQ: Dublin, County Dublin
358 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Integrity360 is one of Europe’s leading cyber security specialists operating from office locations in the UK, Ireland, Bulgaria and Sweden. The group provides a comprehensive range of professional, support and managed cyber security services that identify and assess, protect and prevent, detect and analyse and respond and recover cyber risks and threats. Working either independently or as an extension of a organisations own team Integrity360 strengthen security postures for both mid market and enterprise organisations across a wide range of sectors including financial services, insurance, government, healthcare, retail, telecoms and utilities. During June 2021 the company received a major strategic investment from leading London based private equity firm August Equity as part of a significant growth and expansion plan that will build the brand international With four Security Operation Centres, the company offers a complete end-to-end security services offering to its clients, covering their security from every angle. Its services include Managed Security, Cyber Security Testing, Incident Response, Security Integration and Cyber Risk & Assurance services. Its 300 clients can be found in all business verticals and include some of the largest and most well-known brands in the country. What sets Integrity360 apart is its excellent team of people that drive the business forward. The company was founded with a focus on technical expertise and that philosophy remains today. The skills and experience in the company are some of the greatest in the industry and clients remain with Integrity360 because they can rely on and trust them to go above and beyond to ensure their needs are met. Integrity360 is listed multiple time in the Gartner Market Guides for Managed Security Services.

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