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Bookkeeper

Somewhere

Fully Remote
Remote - South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R278 – R370 ZAR. 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

Role: BookkeeperLocation: Latin AmericaWorking Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM US Eastern TimeTarget Start Date:ASAP (Urgent Hiring)The final offer is at the client’s discretion and will depend on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.About the Company: The company provides fractional CFO and client accounting services designed to give established businesses clear financial data and strategic guidance.About the Role: We are seeking a proactive, communicative, and forward-thinking Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing team. Unlike traditional BPO environments that rely on rigid scripts and constant hand-holding, we value critical thinking, proactive problem-solving, and professional ownership.In this role, you will manage day-to-day bookkeeping across a diverse client portfolio—ranging from CPG, retail, and e-commerce to tech and service-oriented businesses. You will work directly with our US-based Controller, take initiative to drive client deliverables forward, and engage in clear, direct communication. As the company continues to expand, this role offers room to elevate your scope toward Assistant Controller responsibilities and FP&A support over timeKey Responsibilities:Day-to-Day Bookkeeping & Month-End Close
* Own and execute the full-cycle bookkeeping process for 15–20 diverse client accounts (CPG, e-commerce, retail, services, tech).
Own and execute the full-cycle bookkeeping process for 15–20 diverse client accounts (CPG, e-commerce, retail, services, tech).
* Maintain accurate general ledgers, perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, and process journal entries and accruals.
Maintain accurate general ledgers, perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, and process journal entries and accruals.
* Ensure accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) are accurate, timely, and organized.
Ensure accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) are accurate, timely, and organized.
* Execute clean, timely monthly close workflows to produce reliable financial statements.
Execute clean, timely monthly close workflows to produce reliable financial statements.

Proactive Problem-Solving & Workflow Ownership
* Exercise strong critical thinking to navigate gray areas, investigate discrepancies, and identify solutions independently before escalating.
Exercise strong critical thinking to navigate gray areas, investigate discrepancies, and identify solutions independently before escalating.
* Take full ownership of task execution without waiting for constant step-by-step instruction or micromanagement.
Take full ownership of task execution without waiting for constant step-by-step instruction or micromanagement.
* Suggest workflow improvements, accounting tools, or best practices to help streamline client reporting and internal processes.
Suggest workflow improvements, accounting tools, or best practices to help streamline client reporting and internal processes.

Collaboration & Client Communication
* Work side-by-side with our US-based Controller to review book accuracy, tag-team workload, and ensure seamless client coverage.
Work side-by-side with our US-based Controller to review book accuracy, tag-team workload, and ensure seamless client coverage.
* Provide clear, professional, and proactive updates via email (and occasional live interaction) to maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
Provide clear, professional, and proactive updates via email (and occasional live interaction) to maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
* Demonstrate strong responsiveness and follow-through on all assigned deliverables and deadlines.
Demonstrate strong responsiveness and follow-through on all assigned deliverables and deadlines.

Tech, AI & Systems
* Work extensively within QuickBooks Online and integrate core plug-ins/add-ons for inventory, payments, and reporting.
Work extensively within QuickBooks Online and integrate core plug-ins/add-ons for inventory, payments, and reporting.
* Comfortable leveraging AI tools (such as Claude or ChatGPT) and modern automated accounting platforms to speed up data workflows and build efficient Excel schedules.
Comfortable leveraging AI tools (such as Claude or ChatGPT) and modern automated accounting platforms to speed up data workflows and build efficient Excel schedules.
* Support light tax-awareness tasks, such as assisting with sales tax software implementations (e.g., TaxJar) or organizing payroll tax records across various states (including complex markets like California).
Support light tax-awareness tasks, such as assisting with sales tax software implementations (e.g., TaxJar) or organizing payroll tax records across various states (including complex markets like California).

Qualifications & Skills
* 3+ years of hands-on accounting/bookkeeper experience, preferably supporting US-based clients or small-to-midsize businesses.
3+ years of hands-on accoun

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 R278/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($15/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 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →