Senior Accountant
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ 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 R55,500 β R83,250 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Focus:Accounts Payable, Multi-Entity Accounting & Month-End CloseLocation:Remote | Full-Time | Independent ContractorWorking Hours: Monday - Friday Business hours CSTCompensation:$3,000 β $4,500 USD/month
About the Role
Our client is a growing investment and operating group managing multiple entities, including operating companies and a non-profit organization. As the portfolio expands, they are looking for aSenior Offshore Accountantto take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations across several entities.
This isnot a bookkeeping role. The ideal candidate will manage core accounting processes includingaccounts payable, general ledger management, and month-end close, while helping improve financial workflows in a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
* Manage the full AP cycle across multiple entities
* Process invoices, perform GL coding, and maintain AP records
* Prepare payment runs (ACH, wire, check)
* Reconcile vendor accounts and maintain AP aging reports
* Ensure proper documentation and approval workflows
Multi-Entity Accounting
* Maintain accurate books across multiple entities
* Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations
* Ensure consistent chart-of-accounts structure
Month-End Close
* Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
* Prepare accruals, journal entries, and GL adjustments
* Support monthly and quarterly close processes
Financial Reporting
* Assist with preparing P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports
* Support external accountants during audits and tax preparation
Systems & Process Improvement
* Help document accounting workflows and SOPs
* Improve financial processes and reporting structure
* Work primarily with QuickBooks Online and Ramp
Requirements
* 4β7+ years of accounting experience
* Experience inmulti-entity accounting environments
* Strong experience withaccounts payable and month-end close
* Experience preparingfinancial reports
* StrongExcel and reconciliation skills
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred
* Experience at firms such as Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC, or KPMG
* Experience supportingUS-based companies
* Background inhigh-volume transaction environments(construction, operations, or PE-backed companies)
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 90 days, the successful hire will:
* Take full ownership of accounts payable across entities
* Stabilize and improve the month-end close process
* Establish structured accounting workflows and reporting
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 R55,500/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($3,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β 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 609 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β