ZAF - Accounting Manager (E-commerce&Consumer Brands), Cape Town

About the job ZAF - Accounting Manager (E-commerce&Consumer Brands) Job Title:

Accounting Manager (E-commerce&Consumer Brands)

Contractor Fee:

$3,500 - $4,000/month (USD)

Work Arrangement:

Remote

Engagement Type:

Independent Contractor

Commitment:

Full-time (Approx. 40 hours/week)

Company Overview: Tidal is a Direct Placement Agency that helps job seekers find job opportunities for real growth. We work with stable, responsible businesses that are experienced in remote hiring and are excited to welcome international team members. Tidal is owned and operated by consumer brand owners and operators. We have offshore team-building experience and aim to help businesses leverage global talent.

About This Role: We are hiring a client-facing Accounting Manager to support multiple high-growth e-commerce and consumer product brands in a multi-client consulting environment. You will own the month-end close process, lead financial reporting, manage complex inventory accounting, and serve as the primary financial contact for founders. This role requires strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, deep e-commerce accounting expertise, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Own full-cycle month-end close across multiple e-commerce and CPG clients

Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly financial reporting packages with key KPIs

Perform full balance sheet reconciliations and P&L trend analysis

Reconcile Shopify, Amazon, merchant processors, and wholesale platforms (EDI, SPS Commerce)

Manage inventory accounting, including physical-to-GL tie-outs, COGS accuracy, obsolescence adjustments, and 3PL coordination

Oversee A/R, collections, A/P workflows, and bill payments through Bill.com and related systems

Manage payroll processin,g including journal entries and accruals (Gusto, Deel, JustWorks)

Utilize fintech and spend platforms such as Ramp, Mercury, Rho, Settle, Wayflyer, and Highbeam

Supervise and mentor bookkeepers while ensuring data accuracy

Maintain proactive, professional client communication and act as a trusted financial partner

Software/Platforms/Tools:

QuickBooks Online (Expert Level Required)

Microsoft Excel (Expert Level Required)

Google Workspace (Required)

SPS Commerce / EDI platforms

E-Commerce platforms: Shopify, Amazon Seller Central

Fintech platforms: Ramp, Mercury, Rho, Settle, Wayflyer, Highbeam

Inventory systems: CIN7, ApparelMagic, Fishbowl, Katana

3PL systems: ShipBob, ShipHero, and other 3PL systems

Payroll platforms: Gusto, Deel, Bill.com, JustWorks

NetSuite (Strong Plus)

Qualifications:

At least 3-5 years of freelancing experience

Excellent written and verbal English communication (C1 or C2 level).

Bachelors Degree in Accounting (Required)5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience

2+ years in a multi-client or consulting environment

Extensive e-commerce experience required

Strong Consumer Packaged Goods and inventory management experience

Advanced GAAP knowledge and strong financial statement analysis skills

Extremely tech-savvy and systems-oriented

Exceptional English communication skills (client-facing level)

Highly organized and able to manage multiple clients simultaneously

Friendly, welcoming, energetic personality with a strong ownership mindset

Shift Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US EST)

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