Bookkeeper (USA Clients)

Outsourced CFO; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management firm in South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage financial records and day-to-day bookkeeping functions. Responsibilities include processing transactions, preparing month-end reports, and maintaining customer and vendor records. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in QuickBooks. Flexibility to work hours accommodating the USA time zone is required, providing a dynamic work environment in collaboration with a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Record, process, and reconcile cashbooks, debtors, creditors, and inventory.
• Prepare month-end profit and loss statements with key profit commentary.
• Engage with clients to build strong professional relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

Are you an energetic professional with a passion for numbers? Outsourced CFO is recruiting for a detail-oriented and motivated Bookkeeper to support the accurate management of financial records and day-to-day bookkeeping functions.

This role plays a key part in ensuring financial accuracy, smooth processing of transactions, and reliable reporting, while working closely with a dynamic team and supporting clients operating in the USA market.

Cashbook & Reconciliations

• Record, process, and reconcile cashbooks, debtors, creditors, assets, and inventory
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including loan accounts and prepayments
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation under supervision

Banks & Credit Cards

• Receive and allocate payments in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Record deposits accurately
• Code all credit card transactions to the correct Chart of Accounts (COA)
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements at month end

Vendors & Job Costing

• Capture all vendor invoices and bills accurately
• Perform month-end job costing for installed jobs

Customers & Accounts Receivable

• Set up and maintain customer records
• Prepare customer estimates, record change orders, and generate invoices
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable for installed customers

General Bookkeeping & Reporting

• Ensure transactions are correctly recorded in supplier, customer, and general ledgers
• Post accountant-provided journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts at month endPrepare supporting schedules and month-end documentation
• Deliver accurate month‑end profit and loss statements with commentary on key profit KPIs
• Assist with additional bookkeeping tasks as required

Relationships & Communication

• Engage with clients to build strong, professional relationships
• Collaborate with POD team members to ensure accurate transaction recording and clarify uncertainties

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks is ideal, we will also provide required training
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ideal Candidate

• Energetic and eager to contribute to a dynamic team
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate USA time zone - 9h00 - 18h00 and 10h00 - 19h00

Our OCFO values

• Family First
• Integrity Matters
• Switched on Thinking
• Excellence in Everything
• Growth and Success