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Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Anywhere in South Africa, Worldwide
Accounting and Finance Fully Remote Full Time Talent Pool

Description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations across one or more client accounts or business entities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a remote, asynchronous environment, values transparency, and takes pride in producing accurate, reliable financial records.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and clients, ensuring financial data is clean, reconciled, and clearly communicated while continuously improving processes and workflows along the way.

Job responsibilities

- Reconcile fiat transactions using QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar accounting software, leveraging the latest tools and features.
- Identify, investigate, and adjust incorrectly imported, duplicated, or missing transactions.
- Review atypical or unusual transactions to ensure complete and accurate financial records.
- Generate financial reports and prepare balance sheet reporting workpapers.
- Ensure accuracy of data integrations and syncs across accounting platforms and tools.
- Draft clear findings, explanations, and summaries and communicate them effectively to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with team members on best practices, workflows, documentation, and client updates.
- Exercise sound judgment in determining when to pursue 100% accuracy versus material correctness, based on context and client needs.
- Maintain consistent, proactive communication—over-communicating when necessary to ensure clarity and alignment.

Requirements

- 3–5+ years of bookkeeping experience (required).
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software (required).
- Strong reconciliation and data analysis skills with a keen eye for identifying discrepancies.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently in a fully remote, flexible environment.
- Significant experience working remotely, ideally in asynchronous and autonomous teams.
- Strong sense of ownership and a self-starter mentality with a desire to continuously learn.
- Transparent, ethical, and always acting in the best interest of the client.
- Curious, adaptable, and comfortable evolving with industry changes and new tools.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain financial findings clearly.
- CPA, CA, or equivalent credential is a plus but not required.
- Bonus points for having a sense of humor and being enjoyable to work with 🙂

Additional notes

Tools You’ll Use
- QuickBooks Online, Xero, or equivalent accounting platforms
- Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office

Why You’ll Love This Role
- Work remotely in an autonomous, trust-based environment
- Own your work and make a meaningful impact on financial accuracy and clarity
- Collaborate with a team that values transparency, communication, and continuous improvement
- Grow alongside evolving tools, processes, and client needs

Work hours

  • 8am to 5pm - South Africa Time
  • 8am to 5pm UK Time
  • 8am to 5pm US East Coast Time
  • 8am to 5pm US Pacific Time