Bookkeeper
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote part time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 β R25,900 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-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
* Assist the CFO in mapping and migrating financial data (chart of accounts, vendors, customers, transactions, historical records) from QuickBooks to Sage Intacct
* Help set up and maintain Sage Intacct's multi-entity structure to reflect individual development projects, property-owning entities (LPs/LLCs), and management company books
* Reconcile data between the two systems to ensure accuracy and completeness during the transition, including project-level and entity-level balances
* Identify and troubleshoot discrepancies that arise during the conversion process
* Help document new workflows and processes within Sage Intacct, including job costing and inter-entity transactions
* Support user acceptance testing and validate that converted data matches source records
* Record day-to-day financial transactions across multiple development projects and property entities, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Track and code construction/development draws, contractor payments, and job costs by project and budget line
* Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a regular basis across multiple entities
* Process invoices, requisitions, and vendor/contractor payments, ensuring proper approvals and lien waiver documentation where applicable
* Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation to support annual audits, tax credit compliance, and investor/lender reporting
* Assist with month-end and year-end close processes for both development entities and stabilized properties
* Prepare basic financial reports and project cost summaries as requested by the
* Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables/payables and construction draw requests
* Support tracking of restricted funds, reserves, and escrow accounts tied to affordable housing financing (e.g., LIHTC, HUD, or other public funding sources)
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable funder/regulatory requirements
* 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
* Experience with Sage Intacct (or a similar ERP/accounting system) strongly preferred; willingness to learn required
* Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals, reconciliations)
* Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large volumes of data
* Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas)
* Ability to work independently while communicating proactively with the CFO
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities during the conversion project
* Prior bookkeeping/accounting experience in real estate development, property management, or affordable housing
* Familiarity with LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), HUD, or other affordable housing financing structures
* Experience with multi-entity or fund/project-based accounting
* Prior experience assisting with a system migration or ERP implementation
* Familiarity with AP/AR automation tools
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 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 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β