🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – R37,000 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

Finance & HR Operations Associate

Schedule & Compensation
* Location:South Africa (Remote).
* Salary:$1,500 - $2,000 USD per month (Fixed budget).
* Hours:Full-time (40 hours per week).
* Core Working Hours:Must be online and available during10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST(Central Standard Time). Total shift can range (e.g., 9-5 or 10-6) as long as core hours are met.
* Interview schedule:2:00-4:00 PM PH time (my second shift) or 9:00-11:00 AM CT (during my CT working hours).

Company Overview

Our client is a fast-growing health-tech startup focused on gut health and the microbiome.As we scale, we are looking for a detail-oriented professional to support our leadership team by offloading strategic administrative, financial, and HR tasks. This role is pivotal in ensuring our back-office operations remain organized and efficient.

The Role

TheFinance & HR Operations Associatewill provide dual-function support across Finance (FP&A and Accounting) and Human Resources. This is a highly technical administrative role suited for someone who enjoys working with numbers, spreadsheets, and process-driven tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting Support
* FP&A Assistance:Support financial models and spreadsheets by locating data and updating records (not responsible for driving/building the models).
* Account Reconciliation:Perform regular accounting reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.
* U.S. Sales Tax:Assist with U.S. sales tax processes (Company provides step-by-step training, but a foundational understanding of tax principles is required).
* Data Management:Navigate and maintain complex Google Sheets/Excel models with high precision.

HR & People Operations
* Contract Administration:Draft employment contracts based on existing templates for new hires.
* Onboarding/Offboarding:Manage the administrative logistics of welcoming new team members and offboarding departing staff.
* Benefits & PTO Tracking:Administer employee time-off requests and maintain accurate tracking records.

Qualifications & Skills
* Experience:Proven experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related administrative role.
* Tech Stack:Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel. Familiarity with accounting software is a plus.
* HR Literacy:Experience handling sensitive HR documentation and templated legal contracts.
* Start-up Mindset:Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
* Accreditation:While we value experience over formal certifications (CFA not required), a degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.

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

At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →