Job Opening: Freelance Portfolio Accountant , As-Needed Basis)
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Join Our Team as a Portfolio Accountant
As a key partner at Our Hood, you will collaborate across business units to manage, streamline, and elevate financial operations for a diverse portfolio of growing enterprises. Join an ambitious, fast-expanding company that offers clear growth pathways, exceptional support, and the opportunity to work alongside visionary leaders. We are seeking an experienced, high-caliber financial professional to take ownership of multi-account success.
This position is both analytical and strategic by nature—requiring high precision alongside creative problem-solving. We expect a proactive, solution-oriented leader with a strong "get it done" mindset. To thrive in this role, you must bring sharp attention to detail, robust numerical acumen, and a proven ability to navigate complex financial landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Manage multi-entity accounting cycles: Oversee daily transactions, general ledger maintenance, and monthly financial closes across a portfolio of client or subsidiary accounts.
- Achieve reporting deadlines across accounts: Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities on strict schedules.
- Audit multi-account financial data: Review records across all assigned portfolios, reconcile bank accounts, and proactively resolve cross-entity discrepancies or compliance risks.
- Reconcile and consolidate accounts: Perform intercompany balance reconciliations, settle accounts payable/receivable, and finalize period-end entries for unified reporting.
- Master multi-tenant software platforms: Leverage ERPs and multi-entity accounting platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Accountant) to automate multi-account workflows.
Must Have
- Education:BCom Honours, CA(SA), PA(SA), or CIMA certification.
- Experience:5+ years of post-article or post-qualification experience in accounting practice or enterprise finance.
- Perfect written English, Zulu
- Highly creative and autonomous
- Advanced Technical Tools:DraftWorx, Caseware, SARS eFiling, CIPC filings, and enterprise ERPs (NetSuite, SAP, Sage 300)
Nice to have
- Experience working with all types of industries
- Experience with ERP systems
- Familiarity with Zoho bookings, Sage and Xero
- Previous experience in a long-term freelance or contractor role
What's great in the job?
- Collaborate with visionary leaders: Build alongside a high-caliber network of smart, driven entrepreneurs in a culture built on transparency and open communication.
- True independence and agility: Enjoy operational autonomy with zero corporate bureaucracy, rigid micromanagement, or forced legacy tools—focus strictly on driving outcomes.
- Direct ownership and impact: Take full strategic responsibility, shape high-level business direction, and actively participate in growth and revenue opportunities.
- Diverse industry footprint: Expand your business acumen and network by working across multiple fast-growing sectors and market niches.
- Value-driven creation: Develop high-impact strategies, resources, and solutions that deliver tangible, daily value to our clients and community.
- High-growth trajectory: Capitalize on fast-moving, real-world challenges within a dynamic ecosystem designed for continuous expansion.