🇿🇦 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 R22,200 – R48,100 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

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Role: Junior Accountant

Working Hours: 8AM - 5PM (Mon - Fri) CST

Salary Range: USD 1200 - USD 2600 USD per month(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract:Independent Contractor

Type of job:Remote

Role Overview:

We are hiring a Junior Accountant to support the day-to-day transactional accounting work as we rebuild our internal accounting department after transitioning away from an external consulting firm. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who is highly detail-oriented and eager to grow into a more senior role over time.

Key Responsibilities:
* Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
* Assist with accounts payable:Prepare bills for paymentEnsure proper documentation and approvals
* Prepare bills for payment
* Ensure proper documentation and approvals
* Support month-end close activities
* Maintain accurate and organized financial records
* Assist with journal entries and basic general ledger maintenance
* Support senior accountants with ad hoc accounting tasks and reporting
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures
Qualifications:

Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
* Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
* Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or similar preferred)
* High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
* Ability to follow processes and meet deadlines
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Nice-to-Have
* Prior experience working with US-based companies
* Exposure to month-end close processes

Tips for South African Applicants

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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.

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Salary in Context

At R22,200/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,200/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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.

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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 →