Senior Bookkeeper (South Africa)
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Working Hours: 9am - 5pm CST
Compensation: $2000 - $2500 dependent upon experience
About the Role
Were seeking a Senior-Level Bookkeeper to manage sophisticated multi-entity bookkeeping within a high-trust family-run business. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of core financial operations while contributing strategic insight as we expand including the upcoming launch of our Texas-based safari operation.
If youre detail-oriented trustworthy and experienced in managing the financial complexity of multiple entities we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records post journal entries and reconcile bank and credit card accounts across several LLCs.
- Month-End & Year-End Close: Prepare and review financial statements including balance sheets and profit & loss reports.
- Payroll & Compliance: Coordinate payroll processing ensure proper tax filing and interface with CPAs or tax advisors as needed.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor income expenses and projections to maintain healthy cash flow and financial stability.
- Budgeting Support: Assist in developing budgets tracking actuals and conducting variance analyses.
- Financial Reporting: Create tailored reports and executive summaries for the business owners.
- Process Optimization: Evaluate and enhance financial systems workflows and documentation processes.
- Multi-Entity Coordination: Manage intercompany transactions and maintain clear accurate records across multiple entities.
- Confidentiality: Handle sensitive business and personal financial information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
Requirements
- 5 years in a senior bookkeeping or accounting role
- Proven experience managing multiple entities or client accounts
- Background in hospitality real estate or high-net-worth family offices is a strong plus
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (or similar platforms)
- Comfortable with Google Workspace Slack and modern workflow tools
- Fluent professional English (written and verbal)
- Proactive and clear communicator
- Highly organized detail-obsessed and deadline-driven
- Self-sufficient and solutions-oriented
- Handles confidential information with integrity and tact
Required Experience:
Senior IC