Admin Assistant
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 – R22,200 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-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
Administrative Assistant
Job Title:Administrative AssistantSalary:$1,000 – $1,200 USD/month (depending on experience)Schedule:Full-timeLocation:RemoteStart Date:ASAP
About the Company
A fast-growing, remote-first accounting firm supporting small businesses across the U.S. The company operates with efficient systems, structured workflows, and a collaborative team environment focused on delivering reliable support to clients.
With continued growth, the business is expanding its internal support team to improve operational efficiency and maintain strong organizational processes.
Why This Role Exists
As the company scales, additional operational and administrative support is needed to help maintain smooth day-to-day workflows.
This role exists to support back-office operations, maintain organized records, and assist the team with administrative coordination while following established SOPs and internal systems.
Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations across the business.
This is an entry-level role with strong growth potential, ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and eager to learn. You will work within structured processes and receive training from the internal team while helping ensure smooth administrative and operational execution.
Key Responsibilities
1. Administrative & Operational Support (Core Focus)
* Perform billing checks and basic financial reviews
* Generate, organize, and maintain simple reports
* Save, organize, and manage client documentation
* Maintain accurate records and filing systems
* Assist with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks
2. Process & Workflow Coordination
* Follow SOPs and internal workflows consistently
* Ensure documents and records remain organized and accessible
* Support smooth operational execution across the team
3. Team Support & Communication
* Assist team members with ad hoc administrative tasks and projects
* Communicate clearly regarding task updates or missing information
* Support overall coordination and operational efficiency
Requirements
Must-Have
* 1+ year of administrative or similar experience preferred
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
* Ability to follow instructions and SOPs consistently
* Good written and verbal English communication skills
* Comfortable using tools such as Google Workspace and spreadsheets
* Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn
Nice to Have
* Experience working in an accounting or bookkeeping environment
* Familiarity with QuickBooks or financial documentation
* Experience supporting remote teams
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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →