Job Description

Role: Bookkeeper
Priority Location: South Africa (primary), open to Latin America and the Philippines based on talent availability
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00/6:00 PM ET
Salary Range: $1,000 - $1,500 per month (final offer depends on skills, experience, and interview results)
Type of contract: Independent Contractor
Type of job: Remote
About the Company:
Our company is a creative marketing and PR agency that treats clients as partners. The team values collaboration, professionalism, and innovation, and is dedicated to scaling operations while maintaining a fun and supportive culture. Contractors enjoy autonomy, the opportunity to make a tangible impact, and flexibility to manage work remotely.
About the Role:
The Bookkeeper will play a key role in structuring financial operations, establishing budgeting and forecasting systems, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. This role will work closely with a fractional CFO to manage company finances proactively, identify risks, and provide actionable insights. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to create scalable processes that directly influence the company's financial health.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records using Xero.

• Implement and manage budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking systems.

• Oversee payroll processes via Gusto and timekeeping via Harvest.

• Prepare financial reports and provide proactive recommendations to leadership.

• Collaborate with the fractional CFO and internal team to improve financial workflows.

• Ensure compliance and accuracy across all financial operations.

Qualifications
Required:

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably mid-level.

• Strong U.S. accounting experience; experience in a marketing or PR agency is a plus.

• Proficiency in Xero; familiarity with Gusto and Harvest is advantageous.

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and ability to manage up.

Preferred:

• Experience working remotely with international teams.

• Familiarity with financial best practices in creative industries

Skills Required