Senior Accountant / Senior Manager (Remote)
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 R55,500 – R83,250 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-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
Senior Accountant / Senior Manager
Location: Remote
Engagement: Full-time, independent contractor
Start date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Partner group / leadership team
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly capable, senior-level accounting professional to join our public accounting firm and operate in a flexible, hands-on role. This person will function more like a Senior Manager at a national firm than a traditional staff accountant. The ideal candidate is a jack of all trades who can think independently, solve problems, add value, and step in wherever needed.
This role is best suited for someone who is confident, proactive, and comfortable working across a variety of client and firm needs without heavy handholding.
What You’ll Do
Manage a mix of accounting, tax, and advisory work
Review and prepare financial statements and review engagement files
Handle corporate and personal tax work
Support M&A transactions and due diligence projects
Assist with client communications by email and in meetings
Take notes during meetings and help translate discussions into action items
Review files and provide feedback or ideas
Act as a problem solver and “fixer” across different assignments
Work collaboratively with partners and team members in a nimble, fast-moving environment
What We’re Looking For
Senior-level accounting experience
Background in public accounting
Strong ability to think independently and solve problems
Comfortable bringing ideas forward and contributing in discussions
Able to work across different types of work, not just one narrow function
Confident reviewing files and handling complex work
Good written and verbal English skills
Comfortable joining meetings and communicating with internal team members and, over time, clients
Someone reliable, trustworthy, and able to hit the ground running
Preferred Experience
Experience with Caseware
Experience with TaxPrep
Exposure to financial statements, review engagements, tax, and transaction support
Experience in a firm environment similar to a Canadian public accounting practice
Working Style
Not a 9-to-5 role; schedule may vary depending on workload
Must be self-directed and able to manage time effectively
Should be comfortable being involved in meetings and following through independently
Nice to Have
Ability to contribute ideas and challenge assumptions thoughtfully
Experience in a senior manager-type role
Background with file review and broader firm operations
Strong initiative and comfort working through ambiguity
Compensation
Competitive, based on experience
Open to senior-level candidates across regions
Independent contractor arrangement
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 R55,500/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($3,000/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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →