Become part of a vibrant, quality-focused team that leverages trust and autonomy to deliver exceptional services to diverse, high-growth clients. Receive recognition for your committed, results-producing approach to problem-solving, and opportunities for learning to realise your own passion for personal growth. All while working with some of the country’s most exciting growing businesses - from local entertainers, gin distilleries and ice-cream parlours, to enterprises revolutionising traditional spaces like retail, property and advertising or treading on the cutting edge of fintech.

At Creative CFO (Pty) Ltd, we provide companies with the best financial tools and services to plan, structure, invest and grow. We believe that innovative solutions are an interconnected web of small problems solved brilliantly. By walking through all the financial processes for each company and solving problems along the way, we have developed a full-service solution that business owners really appreciate.

We are committed to solving the challenges that small business owners face. Accounting and tax is one part of this, but we also cover business process analysis, financial systems implementation and investment support. We unlock value by creating a platform through which business owners can manage and focus their creativity, energy and financial resources.

As a Data Engineer at Creative CFO, you will be at the forefront of architecting, building, and maintaining our data infrastructure, supporting data-driven decision-making processes.

We are dedicated to optimising data flow and collection to enhance our financial clarity services for high-growth businesses. Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team, committed to building a world where more SMEs thrive.

To be successful in the role you will need to:

Build and optimise data systems:

• Design, construct, install, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems.
• Ensure systems meet business requirements and industry practices.

Expertly process data:

• Develop batch processing and real-time data streaming capabilities.
• Read, extract, transform, stage, and load data to selected tools and frameworks as required.

Build data Integrations

• Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with data analytics and BI teams to improve data models that feed business intelligence tools, increasing data accessibility and fostering data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Be versatile with technology

• Exhibit proficiency in ETL tools such as Apache NiFi or Talend and a deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres and Cassandra.
  Demonstrate expertise in at least one cloud services platform like Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform/Engine, or AWS.

Focus on quality assurance

• Implement systems for monitoring data quality, ensuring production data is always accurate and available for key stakeholders and business processes that depend on it.

Have a growth mindset

• Stay informed of the latest developments in data engineering, and adopt best practices to continuously improve the robustness and performance of data processing and storage systems.

Key skills & qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a Data Engineering role, with a proven track record of successful data infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, R, and Python.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, data access, and data storage techniques.
• Proficiency in at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform/Engine, or AWS Lambda environments.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, Pyramid, and Google Looker Studio.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Relevant experience required:

• Previous roles might include Data Engineer, Data Systems Developer, or similar positions with a focus on building and maintaining scalable, reliable data infrastructures.
  
• Strong experience in API development, integration, and management. Proficient in RESTful and SOAP services, with a solid understanding of API security best practices
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, demonstrating the ability to adapt to changing needs and technologies.

Vibrant Community

• Be part of a close-knit, vibrant community that fosters creativity, wellness, and regular team-building events.
• Celebrate individual contributions to team wins, fostering a culture of recognition.

Innovative Leadership

• Work under forward-thinking leadership shaping the future of data analytics.
• Receive intentional mentorship for your professional and personal development.

Education and Growth

• Receive matched pay on education spend and extra leave days for ongoing education.
• Enjoy a day's paid leave on your birthday - a celebration of you!

Hybrid Work Setup

• Experience the flexibility of a hybrid work setup, with currently one in-office day per month.
• Choose to work in a great office space, if preferred.

Professional and Personal Resources

• Use the best technology, provided by the company
• Benefit from Parental and Maternity Leave policies designed for our team members.

Become part of a vibrant, quality-focused team that leverages trust and autonomy to deliver exceptional services to diverse, high-growth clients. Receive recognition for your committed, results-producing approach to problem solving, and opportunities for learning to realise your own passion for personal growth. All while working with some of the country’s most exciting growing businesses - from local entertainers, gin distilleries and ice-cream parlours, to enterprises revolutionising traditional spaces like retail, property and advertising or treading on the cutting edge of fintech.

THE COMPANY

Our vision is a world where more small and medium enterprises succeed.

At Creative CFO, we provide companies with the best financial tools and services to plan, structure, invest and grow. We believe that innovative solutions are an interconnected web of small problems solved brilliantly. By walking through all the financial processes for each company and solving problems along the way, we have developed a full-service solution that business owners really appreciate.

We are committed to solving the challenges that small business owners face. Accounting and tax are one part of this, but we also cover business process analysis, financial systems implementation, and investment support. We unlock value by creating a platform where business owners can manage and focus their creativity, energy and financial resources.

THE POSITION

As part of our financial team, you will join in on a quest to deliver compliance, efficiency, and growth to some of the most exciting businesses in South Africa, UK and the US. Initial business and technical analysis will lead you to a confident recommendation of the best financial platforms to implement. Through close relationships with clients and a thorough understanding of their businesses, you will continue to streamline their processes and take initiative in identifying opportunities for improvements. You know that by using your accounting expertise and eye for detail to keep the numbers in check, you’ll give your clients peace of mind to focus on what they’re most passionate about.

Responsibilities:

You'll be working with the best technology, an exciting high-growth client base and a premier team. As you do, you'll be:

• Preparing financial data and providing bookkeeping support to clients
• Assisting in a client's operational processes such as cash-up sheets and stock counts
• Assisting in the compilation of tax returns to ensure compliance across payroll, vat, income tax
• Playing a supporting role to our accountants by assisting them with the preparation of management packs, quantitative and qualitative data analysis for improved management decision-making and statutory returns
• Identify and test business scenarios and inter-system integrations
• Assisting in the implementation of cloud-based financial systems for accounting, point of sale and inventory management
• Stay on top of developments in financial software in areas such as accounting, project management, stock, CRM, ERP, POS (we currently use cloud packages like Xero, Dear Inventory, Shopify, WooCommerce, Vend, Asana, Harvest, Google Apps, Office 365)
• Train clients to use implemented systems confidently
• Developing the internal accounting controls and processes to ensure accurate reporting
• Adding shareholder value

WHY APPLY

Become part of a small yet rapidly growing team and grab hold of the opportunity to:

• Work under leadership with a forward-thinking approach to work
• Work with international businesses
• Enjoy flexible working hours and a progressive remote working policy
• Receive intentional input and mentoring on your professional and personal development
• Be part of a close, vibrant office community that promotes creativity, wellness, and regular team-building events
• Join a team that recognises and celebrates individual contributions to team wins
• Get matched on your tuition spend and leave taken for ongoing education
• Enjoy a day’s paid leave on your birthday - it’s your day to celebrate you!
• Hybrid work set-up – currently 1x in-office day a month
• Work in great office space, if you prefer that
• Computer and related hardware provided
• Have flexible work hours
• Benefit from a Parental and Maternity Leave policy created for our team members

If you have not had any response in 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Our business is built on the trust we develop with our clients. You would need to be able to engage clients at all levels with expertise, confidence and integrity.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION

Three-year tertiary qualification in accounting, management accounting, business management or a related field.

2-3 years of related work experience.