[Hiring] Staff Accountant @SAPRO

Role Description

You are a proactive, dependable professional capable of managing multiple client engagements with precision. You maintain accuracy under pressure, are confident with QuickBooks, and value timely communication. Your responsibilities include:

• Execution of daily accounting functions
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Processing transactions
• Assisting with financial report preparation under supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of bookkeeping and full-cycle accounting experience
• Intermediate to advanced QuickBooks proficiency
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and regulations
• Effective time management to meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills
• Proactive communication and issue escalation
• Strong learning agility

Requirements

• Knowledge of US accounting standards (US GAAP)
• Eligibility to work in South Africa and Zimbabwe (no visa sponsorship)
• Internet requirement: Fibre connection with a verified bandwidth of at least 10 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, and a latency not exceeding 30ms

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client contracts and service agreements
• Responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts, with an emphasis on balance sheet items, to ensure accuracy and completeness during monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports in line with both internal and client expectations
• Support the monthly and annual financial close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses and account reconciliations
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly
• Track asset purchases and calculate monthly depreciation
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure financial transactions are recorded correctly
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in the preparation of sales tax, VAT returns, and other local statutory filings
• Assist in preparing financial data for audits and external reviews
• Maintain accounting records in compliance with industry standards and client-specific requirements
• Handle client invoicing and ensure timely processing of payments
• Support the ongoing development of internal controls, processes, and improvements in financial reporting systems

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Independent Contractor Agreement
• Contract Duration: 6 - 12 months (client dependent)
• Time Zone Requirement: Overlap 4–6 working hours with U.S. time zones
• Locations: South Africa and Zimbabwe
• Fee range: R25,000 - R35,000 per month depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and assessed technical alignment with the role requirements