Bookkeeper (South Africa) - 17277

Somewhere; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to independently manage complex multi-entity bookkeeping. The role requires proficiency in QuickBooks and strong financial reporting skills, ensuring accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and proactive, with experience in property management accounting. This position offers a competitive salary range of $1,100 to $2,500 USD per month and is fully remote.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Equity, Real Estate, or Property Management accounting.
• Proven track record in managing complex financial workflows.
• Ability to produce reliable financial reports and reconcile accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly close for multiple entities using QuickBooks.
• Manage vendor bill intake, coding, and payment scheduling.
• Issue invoices, track receivables, and ensure collections.
• Support accounting workflows related to property operations.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready support for major balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Multi-entity bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Process ownership

Collaboration with leadership

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Sheets

Property management software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Remote

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, PST

Salary: $1,100 - $2,500 USD per month

About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Bookkeeper to independently manage multi‑entity bookkeeping across 20+ bank and credit accounts, supporting both property management and investment operations. This is not a junior data‑entry role-you will own the execution of the bookkeeping function and work closely with leadership, external reviewers, and CPAs to maintain accurate, reliable financial records.

The ideal candidate has experience in Private Equity, Real Estate, or Property Management accounting and thrives in managing complex financial workflows with accuracy, attention to detail, and process ownership.

Key Responsibilities

1) Monthly Close & Bookkeeping

• Own end‑to‑end monthly close for multiple entities in QuickBooks.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations for 20+ accounts with clear documentation.
• Post and review journal entries, including accruals, prepaid/expense allocation, and corrections.
• Maintain accurate general ledger, vendor/customer records, and chart of accounts.
• Produce reliable financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Summary).
• Perform basic balance sheet reasonableness checks and flag anomalies proactively.

2) Accounts Payable (AP)

• Manage vendor bill/invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and payment scheduling.
• Ensure payment controls are followed-no payments without proper approvals.
• Track recurring payables, loan payments, and vendor compliance documentation as needed.

3) Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Issue invoices, record deposits, and manage AR aging.
• Systematically track receivables and follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure collections.

4) Property Management Accounting Support

• Support accounting workflows tied to property operations, including rent income, reimbursements, management fees, and owner statements.
• Reconcile property management system reports to the general ledger (rent roll/deposits/income tie-out).
• Coordinate with property management teams to resolve variances promptly.

5) Intercompany & Loan Tracking

• Maintain intercompany due-to/due-from tracking and reconciliation across entities.
• Track loan schedules (interest/principal), tie to lender statements, and record entries correctly.
• Ensure organized, audit‑ready support for major balance sheet accounts.

Required Systems & Tools

• QuickBooks Online and Desktop
• Excel / Google Sheets (reconciliations, schedules, checklists)

Preferred

• Property management software (e.g., Buildium)

Who You Are

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage complex workflows independently.
• Experienced in multi‑entity bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Proactive, process‑driven, and comfortable collaborating with leadership, property teams, and external reviewers.