Permanent
Senior Accountant- 18958
Remote, South Africa
remote
Closing date not listed
About this role
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Focus: Accounts Payable, Multi-Entity Accounting & Month-End Close
Location: Remote | Full-Time | Independent Contractor
Working Hours: Monday - Friday Business hours CST
Compensation: $3,000 – $4,500 USD/month
About the Role
Our client is a growing investment and operating group managing multiple entities, including operating companies and a non-profit organization. As the portfolio expands, they are looking for a Senior Offshore Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations across several entities.
This is not a bookkeeping role. The ideal candidate will manage core accounting processes including accounts payable, general ledger management, and month-end close, while helping improve financial workflows in a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
* Manage the full AP cycle across multiple entities
* Process invoices, perform GL coding, and maintain AP records
* Prepare payment runs (ACH, wire, check)
* Reconcile vendor accounts and maintain AP aging reports
* Ensure proper documentation and approval workflows
Multi-Entity Accounting
* Maintain accurate books across multiple entities
* Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations
* Ensure consistent chart-of-accounts structure
Month-End Close
* Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
* Prepare accruals, journal entries, and GL adjustments
* Support monthly and quarterly close processes
Financial Reporting
* Assist with preparing P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports
* Support external accountants during audits and tax preparation
Systems & Process Improvement
* Help document accounting workflows and SOPs
* Improve financial processes and reporting structure
* Work primarily with QuickBooks Online and Ramp
Requirements
* 4–7+ years of accounting experience
* Experience in multi-entity accounting environments
* Strong experience with accounts payable and month-end close
* Experience preparing financial reports
* Strong Excel and reconciliation skills
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred
* Experience at firms such as Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC, or KPMG
* Experience supporting US-based companies
* Background in high-volume transaction environments (construction, operations, or PE-backed companies)
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 90 days, the successful hire will:
* Take full ownership of accounts payable across entities
* Stabilize and improve the month-end close process
* Establish structured accounting workflows and reporting