Remote Staff Accountant

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work environment

Career advancement within finance

Professional development resources

Vibrant virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Staff Accountant to bolster its finance operations from George. You will maintain financial records, perform reconciliations, and assist in preparing reports in a fully remote setup.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of accounting experience, proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel, and strong knowledge of SA accounting regulations. Remote work offers flexibility and career growth within the finance department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of South African accounting regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger with accurate recording and categorization.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing, including journals and accruals.
• Support monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SA accounting standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors as needed.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Excel proficiency

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Cloud-based accounting systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Remote Staff Accountant to bolster their finance operations, based out of George . This position offers the flexibility of a fully remote setup, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing complex reconciliations, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company that embraces remote work and values employee contributions to financial excellence and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and categorized.
• Perform detailed bank and credit card reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entry preparation and accruals.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and South African accounting standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel skills; experience with cloud-based accounting systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of financial principles and South African accounting regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the finance department.
• Access to professional development resources and training.
• A dynamic and supportive virtual team culture.