Executive Administrative Assistant - Accounting & Tax Support |
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R37,000 ZAR. 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
Executive Administrative Assistant – Accounting & Tax SupportJob Type: Part Time, 20 hoursLocation: South Africa or Latin America preferredWorking Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM EST, Monday to FridaySalary Range: $700 - $800 USD/month, depending on experienceType of Contract: Independent Contractor
About the Role:
Our client is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support their accounting and tax team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll help keep the back office running smoothly, managing documents, handling invoicing, tracking tasks, and assisting with client communications.
You don’t need to be a tax expert, but if you love structure, know your way around spreadsheets, and enjoy supporting a team, you’ll thrive in this role. The environment is fast-paced and performance-driven, so strong communication and attention to detail are key.
If you're proactive, tech-savvy, and can juggle multiple priorities with ease, we’d love to connect with you.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide support with bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping.
* Assist with preparation and organization of tax return files and workpapers.
* Help prepare financial schedules and reports for internal and client use.
* Upload and maintain documents in the firm’s management system (Canopy).
* Support client communication by helping follow up on missing information.
* Assist with payroll and related calculations as needed.
* Provide general administrative support to the accounting team.
Qualifications
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Basic familiarity with accounting and payroll processes preferred but not required.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; experience with accounting software is a plus.
* Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.
Role Details
* Part-time position with flexible hours.
* Training will be provided.
* Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility over time.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re organized, motivated, and ready to support a busy accounting team, we’d love to hear from you.
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
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
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 →