# Technical Financial Accountant (Reporting & Analysis) - EST Hours (Remote)

> ISTA Personnel Solutions · South Africa (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-24

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** SA - Operations

## Description

ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa is a global BPO - not a recruitment agency - partnering with a USA-based client in the wellness industry.

Our client is a dynamic wellness organisation experiencing rapid growth and seeking a technical financial professional to elevate their back-office operations. We are seeking an **Technical Financial Accountant (Reporting & Analysis)** with advanced analytical and reporting capabilities to support their financial planning and strategic decision-making. This is a back end, technical role focused on analysis and insights - not clerical or transactional work. You'll be equally comfortable managing complex spreadsheets, variance analysis, and financial modelling whilst supporting leadership with actionable financial intelligence.

**Important:** _Applicants must have strong accounting experience and advanced Excel capability - candidates without it will not be considered._

**PLEASE NOTE:**

-   **Working Hours:** This role requires you to work USA hours Mon – Fri from 9 am to 6 pm EST (3:00 PM to 00:00 AM South African time); however, these hours are subject to change depending on daylight savings.
-   **Internet Requirements:** A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
-   **Power Backup:** A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.
-   **Work Environment:** This is a fully remote working role.
-   **Public Holidays:** You will be required to work on all South African public holidays (compensated as per BCEA).

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Own the full-cycle general ledger and monthly close process
-   Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and maintain the trial balance
-   Manage balance sheet accounts, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and lease accounting
-   Prepare and analyze monthly P&L variance reports, providing clear insights into financial performance
-   Handle expense allocations across departments, locations, and cost centers
-   Support cash flow forecasting and budget vs. actual analysis
-   Assist with ad-hoc financial modeling and reporting for leadership decision-making
-   Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
-   Continuously improve accounting processes and systems

**Requirements:**

-   Several years of progressive accounting experience
-   Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting processes
-   Proven experience with:

-   Monthly close and general ledger management
-   P&L variance analysis
-   Cash flow forecasting and basic FP&A support

-   Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling)
-   Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and adapt to new accounting systems
-   Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
-   Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial data clearly

**Advantageous:**

-   Experience working with multi-entity or multi-location businesses
-   Exposure to US-based companies or international clients
-   Experience with modern accounting platforms and automation tools

**Who You Are:**

-   A proactive and resourceful problem-solver
-   Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture mindset
-   A strong communicator who can translate numbers into insights
-   Collaborative, positive, and eager to grow within a fast-paced environment

_If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful._

## Apply

[Apply at ISTA Personnel Solutions](https://apply.workable.com/ista-2/j/BC61C6B53A/apply)

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