Remote Administrator and Accountant

Summary

Join Keller, an international executive recruitment company, as an Administrator with strong accounting background. This role involves working with US-based financial operations and collaborating with an American CPA firm. The position is weighted 70% administration and 30% accounting, with opportunities for the accounting portion to grow over time.

Requirements

• Proven experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or similar) and basic bookkeeping tasks
• Experience handling email correspondence and responding to client inquiries in a professional manner
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated curiosity and initiative to learn—must be tech-focused, with a keen interest in developing new skills
• Willingness to work longer hours when needed, with appropriate compensation
• Hungry for growth, both in business acumen and personal development, with a demonstrated history of self-driven learning through courses, training, or personal projects
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
• Previous experience with audit processes and documentation
• Understanding of financial forecasting and strategic planning
• High energy and drive for excellence
• Career-focused mindset with clear ambition for growth
• Exceptional work ethic and commitment to quality
• Ability to work some evenings (up to 7pm) when required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Tech-savvy with digital literacy across various platforms

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to email inquiries with professional and timely communication
• Handle calendar management and scheduling
• Support various administrative tasks and special projects
• Track deliverables and maintain project deadlines
• Assist with internal and external communication
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Coordinate team activities and support operations
• Some evening work required (up to 7pm) to assist with time-sensitive tasks
• Manage US company accounting operations using Xero/QuickBooks
• Collaborate with US-based CPA on tax-related matters
• Support audit processes and maintain required documentation
• Assist with financial forecasting and strategic planning
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for decision-making
• Handle bookkeeping, accounts payable, and receivable
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Help develop financial strategies based on data analysis

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Work from home setup
• Flexible hours to maintain work-life balance
• Some evening work required (up to 7pm)
• Health insurance
• All South African public holidays
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave