Accountant / Financial Administration Officer (JB5788)
Location: Remote (For applicants living in South Africa)
Salary: R34,500 per month, Negotiable
Employment Type: Permanent via Employer of Record.
Benefits: Fully remote working arrangement | Supportive and collaborative team culture | Ongoing training and online learning opportunities | career development and progression potential | Exposure to international finance operations

Our client is a growing international accounting and financial services organisation, based in the Netherlands, supporting a diverse range of clients. With a strong reputation in the local market, the business is continuing to scale and has created this role to further enhance the quality of services provided to its clients.

This position plays a key role in expanding their accounting capabilities. As a team member, you will work closely with senior team members to ensure that client portfolios and client relationships are maintained accurately and with integrity.

As the organisation continues to grow, there is an opportunity to learn and grow with the team and build a career within the organisation as a trusted team member.

Minimum Requirements:

SAIPA Professional Accountant preferred but not required, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.

Based in South Africa with a reliable, high-speed internet connection.

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting or financial administration experience (advantageous).

Proficiency in cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Exact, or similar) required.

Key Responsibilities:

Record and process transactions, including cashbook, debtors, creditors, and fixed assets.

Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations with appropriate guidance and supervision.

Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial statements and assist in compiling basic financial statements under supervision.

Support tax compliance activities, including VAT schedule preparation, reconciliations, and quarterly VAT return submissions.

Engage directly with clients to build and maintain strong, professional relationships.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in the CRM system.

Support the onboarding and offboarding of clients.

Liaise with clients continuously to ensure customer satisfaction and ensure required information is obtained in most efficient way

Plan and track quarterly deliverables for assigned client portfolios.

Complete daily task sign-offs for all active projects.

If you are an accountant looking for a stable, fully remote role with international exposure and long-term growth potential, we would welcome your application.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.

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