Remote Accountant Virtual Assistant for Small Business
Elite Virtual Staffing · Remote
Overview
Elite Virtual Staffing is looking for an experienced Accountant to work remotely from home, managing day to day accounting for a small business. You will handle financial reporting, reconciliations, month end and year end processes, and communicate directly with auditors. This freelance, full time role pays in Canadian dollars, roughly R23,576 per month. If you are confident with QuickBooks, Excel and financial accuracy, this could be a great fit.
About the role
Elite Virtual Staffing is hiring an Accountant Virtual Assistant to support a small business with its day to day financial operations. This is a fully remote, work from home freelance position, so you will need to be comfortable working independently and managing your own deadlines.
In this role, you will take ownership of the accounting function, from maintaining records and preparing reconciliations to supporting month end and year end closing. You will also be the direct point of contact for auditors and other financial professionals, so clear and confident communication is key.
The business relies on accurate, up to date financial information, and you will play a central part in making sure that happens. You will review records for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and prepare financial reports and schedules that support decision making.
Application notes: The salary is paid in Canadian dollars, so the Rand equivalent may shift slightly with exchange rates. No specific application instructions or reference numbers were provided in the listing, so apply through the platform where you found this advert.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an Accountant or similar accounting role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience supporting or working directly with external auditors
- Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and spoken English
- Comfortable working independently and managing deadlines
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Accounting qualification or relevant degree or diploma preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage day to day accounting and financial records
- Prepare and review account reconciliations
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and supporting documentation
- Prepare financial reports and schedules
- Support month end and year end closing processes
- Review financial records for accuracy and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
- Communicate directly and confidently with auditors
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and other accounting functions
- Ensure financial records are accurate, complete and up to date
Job details
- Organisation
- Elite Virtual Staffing
- Job type
- Freelance
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R23,576 per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity if you are an accountant who wants to work from home for an international client. Since the role is fully remote, your application should highlight your ability to work independently and manage deadlines without supervision. Make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with QuickBooks, Excel and reconciliations, and if you have worked with auditors before, put that front and centre.
The salary is paid in Canadian dollars, so the Rand amount can move with exchange rates. When you apply, be ready to discuss how you handle month end pressure and how you keep financial records accurate. A short cover note explaining why remote work suits you could help you stand out.
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