About the job
ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa is hiring a remote Accountant to support the financial operations of a major US wellness organization. This position is based in Free State, South Africa, and focuses on analysis, reporting, and financial modeling for US-based clients. The role emphasizes higher-level accounting work rather than clerical tasks.
What you will do
- Oversee the full general ledger and manage monthly close activities.
- Prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and maintain the trial balance.
- Handle balance sheet accounts, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
- Develop and analyze monthly profit and loss variance reports, offering insights into financial performance.
- Allocate expenses across departments, locations, and cost centers.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and compare budgets to actual results.
- Support ad-hoc financial modeling and reporting for leadership.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and systems.
Working hours and location
- Remote position based in Free State, South Africa.
- Work Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern Standard Time (3:00 PM to 12:00 AM South African time). Hours may shift with daylight savings.
- Work on all South African public holidays, with compensation as per BCEA.
Requirements
- Extensive, progressive accounting experience.
- Advanced Excel skills are required.
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting processes.
- Proven track record in monthly close, general ledger management, P&L variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
- Fixed fibre internet connection with at least 25 Mbps upload and download speeds, plus wired Ethernet capability (mandatory).
- Reliable power backup solution to cover load shedding and outages (mandatory).
Additional information
- This is a fully remote role.
- Candidates must meet all requirements, including accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, fixed fibre line, and power backup, to be considered.
