Bookkeeper
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Bookkeeper (QuickBooks Online)
Location:RemoteEmployment Type:Full-TimeWork hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time.
About the Role
We are seeking aQuickBooks-certified Bookkeeperwith3–5 years of experienceto manage daily bookkeeping tasks and client reconciliations. This role also includes training to supportsimple tax preparationusing Thomson Reuters software, as well as light administrative support when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping (Primary Function)
* Perform daily bookkeeping tasks for assigned clients.
Perform daily bookkeeping tasks for assigned clients.
* Completeclient account reconciliationsaccurately and on time.
Completeclient account reconciliationsaccurately and on time.
* Maintain well-organized financial records within QuickBooks.
Maintain well-organized financial records within QuickBooks.
Tax Preparation Support
* Learn and assist with preparingsimple tax returnsusing Thomson Reuters software.
Learn and assist with preparingsimple tax returnsusing Thomson Reuters software.
* Support the creation ofbasic tax plansunder guidance.
Support the creation ofbasic tax plansunder guidance.
* Follow established processes and training for all tax-related tasks.
Follow established processes and training for all tax-related tasks.
Administrative & Additional Support
* Assist withemail managementduring periods when the manager is traveling or on vacation.
Assist withemail managementduring periods when the manager is traveling or on vacation.
* Provide general support for ad-hoc tasks as requested.
Provide general support for ad-hoc tasks as requested.
* Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and responsiveness in all communications.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and responsiveness in all communications.
Required Qualifications
* QuickBooks-certified.
QuickBooks-certified.
* 3–5 yearsof bookkeeping experience.
3–5 yearsof bookkeeping experience.
* Proficient in daily bookkeeping workflows and client reconciliations.
Proficient in daily bookkeeping workflows and client reconciliations.
* Ability and willingness to learn tax preparation in Thomson Reuters software.
Ability and willingness to learn tax preparation in Thomson Reuters software.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →