🇿🇦 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 – R33,300 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

* Prepare full-cycle bookkeeping for assigned clients, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
* Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
* Prepare monthly financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
* Ensure all supporting schedules and documentation are accurate and complete
* Submit completed financial reports to the Accounting Manager for review, along with variance analysis and identification of potential client issues
* Address feedback, revisions, and adjustments as needed to finalize reporting packages
* Assist in identifying discrepancies or issues during the close process and support resolution
* Collaborate closely with internal team members to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
* Communicate with clients as needed to resolve reconciliation issues, discrepancies, or clarify bookkeeping items
* Participate in occasional client discussions to support understanding of transactions or account activity (not responsible for presenting financials)
* Proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate
* 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience with strong full-cycle knowledge
* CPA license preferred
* Non-profit account experience preferred
* Advanced experience withQuickBooks Online (certification required)and Spreadsheet Sync
* Strong understanding of U.S. accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial statements
* Proven experience in a client-facing role, resolving issues and assisting clients with bookkeeping questions
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and thrive in a fast-growing environment
* Comfort working remotely with reliable internet and professional workspace
* Strong Microsoft Excel experience
* Understanding of AIsystems including Copilot
* Experience with Asana, SharePoint,Fathomor similar task/time management tools
* Direct impact on clients and internal operations
* Flexible work structure with defined core hours
* Collaborative, supportive remote team environment
* Exposure to a diverse portfolio of U.S.-based small business clients
* Clear opportunity for growth as the firm continues to scale

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 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →