🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – R46,250 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

Title: Accountant/BookkeeperLocation Preference: South Africa/LatAm/PhilippinesHours: 9am-5pm CSTSalary: USD $1,500–$2,500/month

About The Client

Client is based in the US with 34 agents and approximately 350 properties under management. We operate across both a sales and rental/property management division, with five LLCs. They are looking for a detail-oriented, reliable bookkeeper/accounting assistant to support our property management and brokerage operations.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on bookkeeping and accounting support role, primarily focused on our rental/property management side. You will work closely with our property management director and team, handling all financial transactions and reporting. You must be comfortable working independently from documented SOPs with minimal micromanagement.

Key Responsibilities
* Record and reconcile rent payments, deposits, and owner distributions in AppFolio
* Track security deposits and delinquencies; communicate with tenants/owners as needed
* Collect property management fees and process owner payouts
* Reconcile accounts and manage transactions between rental and sales accounts in QuickBooks
* Prepare monthly P&L statements and balance sheets
* Manage bookkeeping across five LLCs
* Pay office bills, franchise fees, and other vendor invoices
* Support payroll processing and payroll tax management
* Process agent commission checks and monthly invoicing
* Handle agent chargebacks for company-paid expenses (signs, cards, etc.)
* Maintain and update SOPs and process documentation
* Attach invoices and supporting documents to property records in AppFolio
Requirements
* Minimum 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
* Proficiency in QuickBooks (required)
* Experience with AppFolio preferred; willingness to learn quickly is acceptable
* Strong attention to detail and comfort handling sensitive financial data
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to Have
* Experience in property management or real estate accounting
* Familiarity with US payroll and tax 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 R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →