Remote Financial Accountant

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This fully remote role enables you to work from anywhere in South Africa while maintaining high standards of financial reporting.

You will manage end-to-end accounting, ensure IFRS compliance, support strategic planning, and collaborate with auditors and tax advisors. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in financial accounting and strong proficiency with accounting software and virtual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA certification is an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive financial accounting experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software and virtual tools.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and SA tax regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with standards.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and reconcile.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closings.
• Develop financial policies to improve internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Provide financial insights to senior management.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Remote work

Accounting software

Virtual collaboration

SA tax rules

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and experienced Remote Financial Accountant to join their finance department. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa . You will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses strong accounting expertise, and excels in a virtual team environment, contributing to the company's financial integrity and growth from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure all requirements are met.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA) is a significant advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack).
• Deep understanding of IFRS and South African tax regulations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for remote performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave.
• Fully remote work setup with provision for home office equipment stipend.
• Continuous learning opportunities and support for professional certifications.