Remote Accounting Consultant - Flexible Freelance Projects

Outsourced CFO Pty; Eersterivier; Remote; ZAR 482,000 - 895,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible freelance projects

Remote across SA clients

Portfolio growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Outsourced CFO Pty is seeking independent Accounting Consultants for project-based engagements to support clients with accounting, tax compliance, and advisory services. Qualified CA(SA), AGA, SAIPA, CIMA or CPA with 3–5 years in accounting preferred.

Roles cover client accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, payroll processing, and advisory support. Work is remote within South Africa with flexible freelance projects and opportunities to engage with clients across industries and

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional qualification: CA(SA), AGA, SAIPA, CIMA or CPA.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience working with USA and/or European markets is a plus.
• Strong client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process bank statements, supplier and customer bills, fixed assets and other accounting tasks.
• Ensure SARS compliance, including VAT reconciliations, tax calculations and submissions.
• Compile management reports and annual financial statements.
• Prepare working papers for independent review engagements.
• Conduct and review monthly accounting to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Assist with payroll processing (EMP201, EMP501, COIDA/WCA submissions).
• Engage with clients, build relationships and provide financial advisory support.
• Assist with client budget preparation.
• Provide secretarial services, including annual returns and board resolutions.
• Maintain accurate client records in the CRM; onboarding/offboarding.

Skills

CA(SA)

AGA

SAIPA

CIMA

CPA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Outsourced CFO Pty is seeking independent Accounting Consultants for project-based engagements to support clients with accounting, tax compliance, and advisory services. Qualified CA(SA), AGA, SAIPA, CIMA or CPA with 3–5 years in accounting preferred.

Roles cover client accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, payroll processing, and advisory support. Work is remote within South Africa with flexible freelance projects and opportunities to engage with clients across industries and