Bookkeeper (TOD) (Remote SA)
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 R22,200 – R31,450 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
Location:Remote (LATAM and South Africa)Contract:Independent Contractor, Minimum 3-month contract with the potential for an indefinite extensionSchedule:Full-Time, Monday-Friday, EST
About the Role
We are hiring aBookkeeperto manage our financial operations with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. This role is a minimum of a 3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of an indefinite extension. You will be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping needs, including expense tracking and reporting, while providing crucial financial visibility to leadership.
This is a remote, offshore position open to talented individuals in Latin America and South Africa. We are looking for an experienced professional who is highly organized, tech-savvy, and can work autonomously to streamline our financial workflows.
Key Responsibilities
* Expense Management:Manage and reconcile expense tracking across all company accounts.
Expense Management:Manage and reconcile expense tracking across all company accounts.
* Tax Submissions:Prepare and filequarterly tax submissionsin the US, with direct experience using QuickBooks and TurboTax.
Tax Submissions:Prepare and filequarterly tax submissionsin the US, with direct experience using QuickBooks and TurboTax.
* Financial Reporting:Provide regular financial reports on key metrics such as profit margins and client profitability.
Financial Reporting:Provide regular financial reports on key metrics such as profit margins and client profitability.
* Budgeting & Forecasting:Support leadership with budget tracking and financial forecasting.
Budgeting & Forecasting:Support leadership with budget tracking and financial forecasting.
* Compliance:Maintain compliance with international bookkeeping standards and regulations.
Compliance:Maintain compliance with international bookkeeping standards and regulations.
* Automation:Assist with evaluating and implementing automation tools to streamline bookkeeping workflows.
Automation:Assist with evaluating and implementing automation tools to streamline bookkeeping workflows.
Requirements
* Experience:Prior experience as aBookkeeperor in a finance/accounting support role is required.
Experience:Prior experience as aBookkeeperor in a finance/accounting support role is required.
* Tax Proficiency:Direct experience withQuickBooksandTurboTaxfor US tax submissions is non-negotiable.
Tax Proficiency:Direct experience withQuickBooksandTurboTaxfor US tax submissions is non-negotiable.
* Software:Proficiency with bookkeeping/accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent).
Software:Proficiency with bookkeeping/accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent).
* Skills:Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Skills:Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
* Work Style:The ability to work independently in a tech-forward, highly automated environment.
Work Style:The ability to work independently in a tech-forward, highly automated environment.
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 R22,200/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,200/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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →