
Somewhere

Somewhere
About the job
Location: Remote
Reports to: Group Controller
Start Date: ASAP
About The Opportunity
We’re hiring a meticulous and proactive Bookkeeper to join our finance team and support day-to-day accounting operations across a growing portfolio of businesses.
You’ll work closely with our Group Controller and CFO to manage financial records, support reporting and compliance, and help prepare for M&A activities and integrations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-integrity environments and is excited to work across multiple business units.
This is a remote role with preference for candidates with strong English communication skills and comfort working with U.S.-based teams.
What You’ll Do
Bookkeeping & Reconciliations
Maintain accurate books across multiple legal entities
Enter and categorize transactions in QuickBooks or similar platforms
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and vendor balances on a regular basis
Track accounts payable and accounts receivable across the group
Financial Reporting
Assist with the month-end and year-end close process
Prepare internal financial reports and variance analyses for leadership
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow tracking in coordination with the Group Controller
Audit & Compliance
Maintain clean documentation and audit trails for all transactions
Support internal audits, financial reviews, and due diligence requests
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOPs, and regulatory standards
M&A & Multi-Entity Integration
Assist in onboarding and integrating financials from new acquisitions
Help standardize bookkeeping and reporting processes across business units
Support documentation efforts during due diligence and post-acquisition transitions
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably with U.S.-based clients or entities
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar accounting platforms
Experience working with multi-entity structures, consolidations, or financial integrations is a plus
High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines across business units
Strong organizational skills and comfort with spreadsheets, reconciliations, and data validation
Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
Based in South Africa, with availability for some U.S. time zone overlap
Bonus Points
Experience supporting private equity, M&A, or due diligence processes
Familiarity with tools like Dext, Bill.com, Gusto, Float, Innergy or Housecall Pro experience
Understanding of accrual-based accounting and intercompany transactions
Ability to suggest process improvements and automation opportunities
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to play a key supporting role in the financial backbone of a growing, acquisition-focused organization. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to real-time M&A transactions, multi-entity reporting, and financial best practices in a global environment. If you’re a self-motivated Bookkeeper who loves numbers, structure, and operational excellence—this role is built for you.
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