Senior Accounting Manager – E-commerce/Retail Industry (Remote South Africa)

Position: Senior Accounting Manager
Location: Remote
Working Schedule: 8 am – 6 pm PST
Type: Full-Time

We’re seeking a Senior Accounting Manager with robust experience in U.S. GAAP, regulatory compliance, and full-cycle accounting. This leadership role will play a key part in driving financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the CFO, the ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, deep technical accounting skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
  • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, as well as accounting regulations.
  • Maintain and enforce a strong internal control environment.

Accounting Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, cash flow, and general ledger maintenance.
  • Manage reconciliations of key accounts, including A/R, credit card transactions, and cash accounts.
  • Validate and track chargebacks, credit memos, customer disputes, and unearned discounts.
  • Supervise billing processes, customer invoicing, and collections to ensure healthy cash flow.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

  • Partner closely with Sales, Operations, and Planning teams to ensure financial alignment.
  • Support ERP integrations and process improvements, with a focus on automation and scalability.
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial health and drive strategic decisions.
  • Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and banks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA a strong plus).
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, ideally in a retail, product, or consumer goods environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial regulations.
  • Proven experience managing the full month-end close and financial reporting cycle.
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting.
  • Advanced Excel skills; comfortable building reports, dashboards, and financial models.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Self-starter with a hands-on approach and the ability to work independently.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.