Bookkeeper

Talent ShoreSouth Africa

1 day ago

Job description

Job Title

Bookkeeper

Location

Fully Remote (South Africa-based)

Working Hours

UK Standard Time : 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM (GMT)
Summer Hours (May - Aug) : Mon-Thurs 8 : 30 AM - 6 : 00 PM, Fri 8 : 30 AM - 12 : 30 PM

About Our Client

Our client is a purpose-driven global organisation that delivers impactful overseas experiences for students and volunteers through a blend of charitable and commercial operations. Their mission? Empowering young people to travel with purpose, while supporting sustainable development initiatives in communities across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With a mix of charity and business entities under their umbrella, the work is dynamic, meaningful, and far from ordinary.

Job Description

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Bookkeeper to join their growing remote finance team. This role calls for someone with strong technical skills in Xero and a solid foundation in accounting principles. You'll play a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy across multiple international entities, including both non-profit and for-profit divisions within the travel and development sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multiple entities

Reconcile bank accounts and financial records (GBP, USD, ZAR, INR, TZS)

Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including supplier and customer liaison

Prepare and post journals, maintain ledgers, and manage cash flow

Support payroll processing and employee expense reconciliation

Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports

Set up payments via systems like Teleru (experience not required, training provided)

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and internal policies

Use Xero and Zoho (linked) to manage invoicing, transactions, and reporting

Collaborate with finance and operations teams across multiple time zones

Understand and correctly classify complex accounting transactions (e.g. income in advance, deferred income, intercompany transfers)

Contribute to audit preparation and grant / donation financial tracking

Requirements

Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant in a multi-entity environment

Advanced working knowledge of Xero (non-negotiable), including reconciliations, journals, and reporting

Familiarity with Zoho for invoicing and Wise , OFX , or Revolut is a plus

Prior experience in the travel or charity / non-profit sector strongly preferred

Ability to manage financial operations across multiple currencies and time zones

Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong Excel skills and familiarity with cloud-based accounting tools

AAT qualification or similar preferred

Comfortable occasionally working outside standard hours when needed due to global collaboration demands

Benefits

100% Remote (Work from anywhere in South Africa)

Work with a mission-led global team across the UK, Asia, Africa, and the Americas

20 days of annual leave plus 8 UK public holidays

Flexible summer working hours (half-day Fridays from May to August)

Exposure to a dynamic mix of charitable and commercial finance work

Make a real impact supporting global education and development

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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