Bookkeeper

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Hiring Remotely in South Africa
Remote
Senior level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Hands-on senior bookkeeper responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll. Maintains accurate financial records, reconciles accounts, supports month-/year-end processes, ensures compliance, processes payroll using QuickBooks/Sage, prepares payroll reports, and improves accounting processes. Trains and onboards future finance team members and maintains audit-ready documentation.
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Position:  Bookkeeper

Working Hours: US Hours (9am-5pm EST)

Full-Time, Remote Work.

Salary: South African Rand (ZAR)

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of the company's bookkeeping and payroll functions. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, resolving payroll and billing enquiries, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all day-to-day bookkeeping functions.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all financial transactions are recorded correctly.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and financial records.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
  • Maintain organized financial documentation and filing systems.
  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
  • Process payroll accurately and on time.
  • Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation.
  • Prepare payroll reports as required.
  • Manage bookkeeping and payroll using QuickBooks and/or Sage.
  • Ensure accurate data entry and financial reporting.
  • Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records.
  • Support continuous improvements to financial systems and processes.
  • Take ownership of the bookkeeping and payroll function.
  • Support the onboarding and training of future finance team members should the team expand.
  • Share knowledge and contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures.

Requirements
  • Experience in bookkeeping and payroll.
  • Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and/or Sage.
  • Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and payroll administration.
  • Ability to independently manage the company's bookkeeping and payroll functions.
  • Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential financial and employee information.
  • Calm, patient, and empathetic approach when assisting employees with payroll or billing enquiries.

Fraud Disclaimer:  ReWorks Solutions will never request payment during recruitment or require in-person office visits. All official communication will come from a ReWorks Solutions email address. Please verify any suspicious messages with our team directly. 

Skills Required

  • Senior-level experience in bookkeeping and payroll
  • Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks
  • Advanced proficiency in Sage
  • Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and payroll administration
  • Ability to independently manage bookkeeping and payroll functions
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial and employee information
  • Calm, patient, and empathetic approach when assisting employees with payroll or billing enquiries
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The Company
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

ReWorks Solutions is a premium remote staffing and outsourcing company that provides rigorously vetted, native English-speaking professionals from South Africa and the Philippines. They offer white-glove management, proactive support, and HIPAA-compliant processes to help businesses scale smarter by blending cost-effective outsourcing with high-performance teams and strategic operations, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows while reducing overhead costs and boosting productivity for US and international clients.

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