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