Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant (Remote SA) - 45155510877

Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant to 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

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