Remote Bookkeeper | Work-from-Home Finance Jobs in South Africa | R35 000 per Month

Company: RecruitMyMom (on behalf of Fintech Client)
Location: Remote (Work from Home – South Africa)
Date Posted: 10 April 2025
Job Opening ID: ZR_13313_JOB
Job Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Full-Time with Flexibility
Industry: Financial Technology (Fintech)
Location Type: Fully Remote
Salary: R35 000 per month
Remuneration Term: Monthly
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled

🏢 About the Company

An innovative and rapidly expanding fintech company is on the hunt for a skilled and detail-oriented Remote Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This well-respected organisation is known for its agile and digital-first approach, servicing a global customer base in the finance and technology sectors. As a fully remote-first business, they offer a modern work culture that prioritises autonomy, results, and work-life balance.

The company has built a reputation on integrity, innovation, and precision, making it the perfect home for a seasoned bookkeeper who values structure, accuracy, and long-term career growth in a digital environment.

🧩 Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for bookkeeping to trial balance, managing core financial functions including accounts payable and receivable, VAT reconciliations, inventory and asset control, and supporting the accounting team with financial reporting. You’ll work remotely but closely with internal teams, ensuring that financial data is timely, accurate, and compliant.

This role is ideally suited for someone who thrives on financial order and reconciliation, enjoys problem-solving, and has a firm grasp of Sage 200 Evolution, Excel, and the full accounting cycle.

📌 Key Responsibilities

📊 Bookkeeping & Financial Control

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping to trial balance

• Process all financial transactions using Sage 200 Evolution

• Manage cashbook entries and bank statement reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain general journals, salary journals, and accruals

💰 Debtors & Creditors Management

• Handle all debtors functions, including invoicing, credit notes, statements, and customer queries

• Oversee creditors by processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts, and scheduling payments

• Maintain updated Debtors and Creditors books

📦 Assets, Inventory & Tax

• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules

• Handle stock and inventory records for accounting purposes

• Perform accurate VAT reconciliations

🌍 International Finance & Admin

• Coordinate international payments and bank correspondence

• Submit EOI’s, BOE’s, and NEP’s for incoming and outgoing funds

• Manage courier logistics and shipping for admin tasks

• Support general administration, including SARS, bank queries, and account openings

📈 Reporting & Collaboration

• Assist the company accountant by preparing reconciliations and supplying financial data

• Ensure monthly chart of accounts is updated and reconciled

• Maintain an accurate Asset Register

• Perform trial balance checks and ensure books are audit-ready

✅ Qualifications and Experience

🎓 Minimum Requirements:

• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance qualification

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in full-spectrum bookkeeping

• High proficiency in Sage 200 Evolution

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, etc.)

💡 Preferred Attributes:

• Accuracy, efficiency, and a high level of attention to detail

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Experience with international finance transactions is a plus

🌟 What the Company Offers

• R35 000 per month salary

• Permanent, full-time position with flexibility

• 100% remote work – no commuting, no office politics

• Opportunity to work in the fast-growing fintech industry

• Collaborative, forward-thinking team environment

• Long-term career potential with ongoing support and innovation

🤝 Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All applications will be considered without discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, or background. If you’re a capable and experienced bookkeeper ready for the remote work lifestyle, your skills are welcome here.

📬 How to Apply

Ready to take your bookkeeping career remote?

Head over to https://jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za and search for Job ID: ZR_13313_JOB. Submit your updated CV and a short cover letter explaining your experience with Sage 200 Evolution and international financial processing.

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