Bookkeeper (South Africa)

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

Job summary

A growing turf installation company is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial tasks and administrative functions. This remote role involves invoicing, accounts payable, payroll processing, and organizational support. The candidate should have 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with QuickBooks and payroll platforms like Gusto is preferred, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a pay range of $1,500–$1,800 per month based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Familiarity with US-based business financial workflows is a significant advantage.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Send invoices and manage regular royalty collections from franchisees every two weeks.
• Review and approve credit card expenses.
• Run payroll via Gusto and calculate monthly sales commissions.
• Perform regular reviews in QuickBooks.
• Manage the administrative side of onboarding new hires.
• Handle occasional travel bookings and other administrative support tasks as needed.

Skills

Excellent English Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Professional experience with QuickBooks

Experience with Gusto or similar payroll platform

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Gusto

Job description

Overview

Position: Bookkeeper
Work Hours (Client): 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Pay Range: 1,500-1,800 USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)
Location of Search: South Africa
Work Location: REMOTE
Type of Contract: Independent Contractor

Company/Client Overview: Our Client is a rapidly growing turf installation franchising company on a mission to bring beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces to communities across the U.S. They are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to take over the day-to-day financial and administrative control functions of the business. You will act as the internal bridge between their franchisees and external bookkeeping firm. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of financial accuracy and administrative coordination. You won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be onboarding new team members, communicating with franchisees about royalties, and ensuring their operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing & Receivables: Send invoices and manage regular royalty collections from franchisees every two weeks. Communicate clearly with franchisees to explain royalty calculations and resolve billing questions.
• Accounts Payable: Review and approve credit card expenses to ensure they align with company policy. Manage ACH transactions and vendor payments.
• Payroll & Commissions: Run payroll via Gusto. Calculate monthly sales commissions and quarterly bonuses, then communicate these figures clearly to the team.
• Financial Review: Perform regular reviews in QuickBooks to ensure all transactions are categorized correctly before they reach the external bookkeeping firm.
• HR Administration: Manage the administrative side of onboarding, including setting up new hires in Gusto and ensuring all documentation (I-9s, etc.) is complete.
• Handle occasional travel bookings and other administrative support tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills

Education: Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.

• Professional experience with QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) and Gusto (or a similar payroll platform) is highly preferred.
• Exceptional English skills. You must be personable and professional, as you will be the point of contact for franchisees and new employees.
• Familiarity with US-based business financial workflows is a significant advantage.
• Organizational Skills: High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines (payroll, royalty cycles, and month-end reviews).