Financial Accountant - Cape Town

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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Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No