Remote-First Junior Accountant At Fast-Growth Saas

William Buck; South Africa; Remote; AUD 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fast Growth SA in Australia seeks a junior accountant to support finance operations across cross-border projects. This full-time remote role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in Sydney business hours from South Africa, with ongoing opportunities for growth into leadership tracks.

You will assist with basic accounting tasks, data entry, reconciliations, and reporting under supervision, while coordinating with international teams to ensure accurate financial processes and

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of proven consultative sales or event coordination experience within catering, venues, hotels, or hospitality.
• Proficiency with catering/event software (e.g., CaterEase), workflow tools (e.g., Monday.com), and AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude).
• Strong understanding of event planning, menu structures, beverage offerings, dietary considerations, and equipment logistics.
• Outstanding phone and written communication skills—confident, warm, and engaging without being too pushy.
• Highly resilient and energetic in fast-paced environments, with a strong proactive drive, an enthusiastic attitude toward AI adoption, and the capability to coach and lead others.

Aufgaben

• Consultative Lead Conversion: Conduct 10–15 minute phone briefs for high-volume inbound enquiries to build immediate rapport, capture event visions, and achieve high quote conversion rates.
• Proposal & Menu Engineering: Build tailored proposals, custom menus, staffing schedules, and equipment pack-lists using specialized event management software.
• Proactive Sales Follow-up: Execute consistent, structured follow-up workflows to convert proposals into confirmed bookings while upselling add-on services and upgrades.
• Event Coordination & Handover: Finalize run sheets, guest counts, and complex dietary requirements before executing flawless handovers to Sydney-based Operations and Logistics teams.
• Account Management & Repeat Business: Nurture long-term corporate accounts and re-engage past clients to secure repeat event bookings.
• AI & Digital Workflow Adoption: Utilize AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) and automation software to streamline order processing, quoting, and daily sales administration.
• Team Sales Coaching & Leadership (Growth Track): Analyze team conversion stats, coach remote team members on sales techniques, and potentially step up into a team lead or Head of Department role.

Kenntnisse

Consultative sales

Event coordination

AI tools

Leadership

Tools

CaterEase

Monday.com

ChatGPT

Claude

Jobbeschreibung

What First Junior Accountant At Fast Growth Sa...

Remote (South Africa) | Supporting an International Company

Monday – Friday, 11:30pm/12:30am – 8:30am/9:30am SAST (Sydney Business Hours) | Full-Time

Drive high-converting sales and build world-class client experiences for top-tier Australian events—all while working remotely from South Africa!

You will own the end-to-end sales lifecycle and client relationship journey for premium corporate functions, private celebrations, and large-scale activations. Balancing high-volume inbound lead conversion with precise event planning, you will act as the consultative link between clients and Sydney-based operations teams. This position offers long-term stability and an exciting progression pathway into remote team leadership and department management.

What You'll Do

• Consultative Lead Conversion: Conduct 10–15 minute phone briefs for high-volume inbound enquiries to build immediate rapport, capture event visions, and achieve high quote conversion rates.
• Proposal & Menu Engineering: Build tailored proposals, custom menus, staffing schedules, and equipment pack-lists using specialized event management software.
• Proactive Sales Follow-up: Execute consistent, structured follow-up workflows to convert proposals into confirmed bookings while upselling add-on services and upgrades.
• Event Coordination & Handover: Finalize run sheets, guest counts, and complex dietary requirements before executing flawless handovers to Sydney-based Operations and Logistics teams.
• Account Management & Repeat Business: Nurture long-term corporate accounts and re-engage past clients to secure repeat event bookings.
• AI & Digital Workflow Adoption: Utilize AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) and automation software to streamline order processing, quoting, and daily sales administration.
• Team Sales Coaching & Leadership (Growth Track): Analyze team conversion stats, coach remote team members on sales techniques, and potentially step up into a team lead or Head of Department role.

What You Bring

• Experience & Certifications: 3+ years of proven consultative sales or event coordination experience within catering, venues, hotels, or hospitality.
• Core Technical/Specialized Skills: Proficiency with catering/event software (e.g., CaterEase), workflow tools (e.g., Monday.com), and AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude).
• Background & Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of event planning, menu structures, beverage offerings, dietary considerations, and equipment logistics.
• Technical Translation & Communication: Outstanding phone and written communication skills—confident, warm, and engaging without being too pushy.
• Working Style: Highly resilient and energetic in fast-paced environments, with a strong proactive drive, an enthusiastic attitude toward AI adoption, and the capability to coach and lead others.

Remote Work Requirements

• Hardware: Reliable personal laptop or desktop capable of running all role-required software.
• Connectivity: High-speed, stable internet connection with a backup plan for power or connectivity outages.
• Workspace: A dedicated, quiet, and professional home-office environment.
• Mindset: High self-discipline, excellent time management, and a strong track record of thriving in an autonomous remote setup.

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