🇿🇦 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

Seeking candidates who are either LATAM citizens based in LATAM or South African citizens based in South Africa. Only English CVs will be accepted.Position: Real Estate AccountantWorking Schedule: 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm EST

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Accountant. This role is responsible for managing the financial operations of our real estate portfolio, ensuring accurate accounting records, and providing financial reporting to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will be proficient in accounts receivable and payable, journal entries, and have experience with Yardi software.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting
* Maintain accurate financial records for multiple properties and entities
* Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
* Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts monthly
* Prepare and post journal entries for rent, expenses, and other transactions
Financial Reporting
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for properties
* Generate reports for property managers, investors, and stakeholders
* Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis
* Track operating expenses and capital expenditures
Compliance & Operations
* Ensure compliance with GAAP and real estate accounting standards
* Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
* Maintain organized documentation for all financial transactions
* Support tax preparation by providing necessary financial data
* Process tenant deposits, rent payments, and lease-related transactions
Collaboration
* Work closely with property management teams to resolve accounting issues
* Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries
* Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Qualifications

Required
* 3+ years of accounting experience (real estate experience required)
* 3+ years of Yardi experience (looking for an expert)
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
* Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Knowledge of real estate terminology and lease accounting
* Experience with multi-entity accounting
Preferred
* CPA certification

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

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.

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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 →