Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant (Remote SA)

Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experiencedSenior Bookkeeper / Accountantto oversee the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions of the business. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the full accounting cycle, completing month-end close, and supporting the business with timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the full bookkeeping and accounting cycle.
* Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and complete monthly closes.
* Process and oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
* Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports.
* Assist with cash flow tracking and financial reporting.
* Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
* Support budgeting, audits, and tax preparation with external accountants.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
* Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Required Qualifications:
* Based in South Africa with full-time availability.
* 5+ years of bookkeeping and accounting experience.
* Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* Experience managing the full accounting cycle and month-end close.
* Proficiency in Xero or similar accounting software.
* Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Nice to Have (Not a deal-breaker):
* Experience supporting multiple entities.
* Experience working with international or remote companies.
* Exposure to budgeting and cash flow reporting.
* Experience with payroll and tax support.
* Leverages AI tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
* Identifies opportunities to apply AI and automation to existing processes, and can implement practical solutions.
* Uses AI to work smarter–– automating repetitive tasks and improving how things get done.
* Comfortable integrating AI tools into day-to-day work to increase speed and quality of output.
* Adopts new tools and AI capabilities quickly, adapting workflows to get better results with less overhead.
* Takes an experimental, iterative approac–– testing AI-driven improvements and refining based on what works.
* Proactively spots inefficiencies and uses AI to redesign processes, staying flexible as tools and needs evolve.

Tools Used:
* Xero– Accounting and bookkeeping
* Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets– Reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis