SUMMARY:
Drive reporting excellence. Strengthen controls. Support cross-border financial operations.
POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity is available for a hands-on Financial Accountant to join the Mozambique entity of a growing international business.
This role is ideal for a bilingual finance professional who enjoys operating within a fast-paced, operational environment while partnering closely with the South African head office.
The successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, treasury support, and operational finance functions within the business.
You will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining statutory compliance, and supporting operational decision-making across the Mozambique entity while working within a multinational reporting environment.
The environment requires someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and comfortable working across both strategic and operational finance responsibilities.
This opportunity offers strong exposure to multinational reporting structures, cross-border finance operations, and operational finance within a growing African footprint.
Based in Matola, Mozambique
CTC (Mozambican Meticals): MZN 100 000 – 150 000 per month
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full financial accounting function for the Mozambique entity
- Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs for the South African head office
- Perform reconciliations, journals, and month-end reporting processes
- Ensure VAT, tax, and statutory compliance requirements are met
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Monitor cash flow, treasury, and working capital management
- Ensure financial controls, compliance, and reporting accuracy across the entity
- Take ownership of important financial, statutory, and compliance-related paperwork
- Ensure all critical financial records and regulatory documentation are accurately maintained and submitted timeously
- Support process improvements and finance operational efficiencies
- Work closely with operational teams to support business performance and reporting needs
- Assist in managing and guiding junior finance staff on-site
Job Experience and Skills Required:Education:BCom Accounting / Finance or related qualification
Experience:3–5 years’ experience within a financial accounting role
Experience within multinational or cross-border environments advantageous
Strong exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance essential
Exposure to tax, VAT, treasury, and operational finance functions advantageous
Skills:Fluent in both English and Portuguese (non-negotiable)
Advanced Excel skills
Strong financial reporting and analytical ability
Ability to work independently within an operational environment
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal ability
Additional Information:
- Based full-time at the Matola office
- Hybrid structure available (1 work-from-home day per week)
- Leave aligned to Mozambique labour legislation
- Exposure to international reporting structures and operational finance environments
Apply now!
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Leandra van der Merwe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
