Financial Accountant

Prodigy Finance - who are we?

Founded in 2007, Prodigy Finance is an international student lender that has helped over 45,000+ international master's students attend the world's top universities. To date, Prodigy has disbursed over $2.3 billion in funding to students from more than 150 countries.

Prodigy Finance is fueled by impact investors and other privately qualified entities who invest in tomorrow's leaders while earning a financial and social return. Prodigy's borderless lending model enables students to apply for a loan based on their future earning potential and not just their current circumstances and credit history.

What is the purpose of the Role?

The financial accountant will work in the Finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller, to address the financial accounting requirements of the Group.

What are the key responsibilities of the role?

• Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts
• Preparation of IFRS-compliant Group and Company management accounts
• Preparation of annual financial statements using ERP trial balances
• Preparation of annual accounting papers to justify accounting measurement and policies adopted by the Group
• Reconciliation of FAR, Investor Reports and non-sub-ledger schedules to the general ledger
• Preparing journal entry working papers
• Occasionally passing journal entries
• Review and release payments
• Support the year-end audit process

What would the ideal candidate be great at?

• Self-starter who can get stuck into the details
• Understanding of securitised debt and warehouse funding facilities will be beneficial
• Detail orientated
• Can accommodate constant change
• Solution and goal-oriented
• Deadline-driven and flexible
• Competent in MS Excel and Google Sheets
• Constantly looking for ways to improve processes and reduce manual repetitive tasks
• Month-end close procedures

Qualifications and experience

• Accounting Qualification CA(SA)/SAIPA
• Newly qualified or 1 - 2 years in a financial accounting role in financial services would be beneficial
• Strong IFRS knowledge
• Experience in consolidations
• Experience in preparing financial statements
• Knowledge of Xero, Syft and Dext would be beneficial

Why join Prodigy Finance?

• Be a part of a pioneering global growth company.
• Experience the excitement and learn from being part of an incredibly fast-growing young company.
• Be pivotal in scaling the business by identifying smart solutions and partnering with tech at the heart of it.
• Enjoy the agility and flexibility offered by a startup culture. A sociable, relaxed and friendly work environment.
• We will help you make your mark. Make a real impact on the business and experience a steep learning curve with huge opportunities to grow and develop.
• Gain an inside perspective on the functioning of a venture-backed Fintech startup, backed by top VCs, learn day-to-day management and build functional expertise.
• Build a platform that helps to make a very real difference in the world.

The purpose, values and behaviours that drive our culture

Our Purpose: To provide equal access to life-changing education globally.

Our Values

• We are doing something big here: We are doing something life-changing in the world. Something that changes the status quo. 
• Bigger than us: Our work here is bigger than us as individuals and our own egos. It's about doing the best work of our lives in service of the greater good. 
• Grow bravely together: We have a relentless desire to continuously improve and work together to evolve our business and ourselves. We are open to the new and always stay curious. 
• Keep pushing forward: What we are doing is not always easy. We embrace the challenge. We never give up at the first hurdle. We always keep moving forward. 

Our Behaviours

• Judgement: Applying sound judgement to solve problems and prioritise opportunities leads to the best outcomes. We identify key issues, compare data, and choose effective solutions based on facts, constraints, and consequences. We focus on fewer, high-impact actions.
• Accountability: At Prodigy, accountability is personal. We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes—both positive and negative. We own mistakes, refocus when needed, and hold ourselves and others accountable for achieving goals.
• Collaboration: We work effectively across teams, fostering learning and cooperation to achieve exceptional results. We listen actively, maintain strong relationships, and align personal contributions with team goals. Collaboration does not mean consensus-building.
• Leadership: Leadership exists at all levels. We influence our thoughts and behaviours to achieve both personal and company goals. We take collective responsibility, act as role models, and embody Prodigy's values.
• Biased to Focus Action: We prioritise doing the right things with urgency and decisiveness. Data and customer focus guide our actions. We embrace uncertainty, accelerate decision-making, and drive execution, learning, and momentum.
• Communication: Clear, effective communication is key. We proactively share relevant information, focus on desired outcomes, and use data to support our message. We articulate ideas well and listen actively.
• Continuous Improvement: We believe in constant progress. Every employee seeks ways to improve themselves, our product, and our processes. We favour rapid, incremental improvements over perfect design.
• Learning and Experimentation: Openness, curiosity, and a learning mindset drive success. Experimentation fuels discovery, helping us learn, adapt, and prepare for future challenges.

Join Prodigy Finance and play a pivotal role in achieving our mission of providing equal access to life-changing education globally.