🇿🇦 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

Job Title: Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist

Location:Remote (Preference: Latin America | Open to South Africa & Philippines)

Employment Type:Full-Time

Working Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time (US)Compensatio:$2,000 per month, depending on experience.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist to support the financial operations of a growing U.S. construction company. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing AR and AP processes within the U.S. construction industry and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable
* Generate and issue customer invoices.
* Monitor outstanding receivables.
* Follow up on overdue accounts.
* Reconcile customer payments.
* Prepare AR reports.

Accounts Payable
* Process vendor invoices accurately and on time.
* Reconcile supplier statements.
* Prepare payment runs.
* Maintain vendor records.
* Resolve billing discrepancies.

Financial Administration
* Assist with month-end closing activities.
* Maintain accurate financial records.
* Support reporting and audits.
* Ensure compliance with company financial policies.

Required Qualifications
* Experience in both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
* Familiarity with AIA billing process
* Previous experience within the U.S. construction industry (required).
* Quickbooks Online knowledge
* Strong understanding of accounting principles.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Must come out of a construction background

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with construction accounting processes.
* Experience working remotely with U.S.-based companies.
* Knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

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 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →