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Senior Accountant (EOR)

Overview

Reference
EOR

Salary
Market Related

Job Location
- South Africa -- Kwazulu-Natal -- Umhlanga Rocks -- Umhlanga Ridge

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
01 April 2026

Closing date
08 Apr 2026 22:59


Introduction

Are you passionate about the fitness community and skilled at managing business finances? If you are an experienced cloud bookkeeper or accountant seeking an exceptional work/life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.


We are a fully virtual public accounting firm specialising in outsourced CFO, accounting, payroll, and tax services exclusively for the fitness industry. Our mission is to help fitness businesses understand their financials, make informed decisions, and enhance profitability. We utilise cloud-based platforms and innovative technologies to streamline our workflow and deliver outstanding service.


Our established processes, procedures and systems support this role in providing superior client service. Our diverse team is spread across the United States, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. We operate on a strict monthly accounting cycle, respond promptly to client requests, and occasionally work outside typical hours to meet tight deadlines. Therefore, clear and effective communication via video, email and telephone is essential.


This role is based in-office to encourage collaboration, mentorship, and meaningful team connections. Over time, consistent high performance, accountability, and demonstrated leadership may lead to the possibility of a hybrid working arrangement. We believe strong teams are built through genuine connection — shared problem-solving, collaboration, and support. Our in-office environment fosters camaraderie, maintains high service standards, and enables real-time assistance among colleagues.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare month-end financial reports for clients, ensuring timely, complete and accurate delivery each month.
  • Reconcile multiple bank and credit card feeds, coding transactions and maintaining the general ledger.
  • Maintain subsidiary records, including fixed assets, loan balances and other relevant accounts.
  • Analyse and reconcile accounts as required.
  • Record payroll, monthly sales, inventory and other month-end adjusting journal entries.
  • Prepare and review financial statements prior to submission to management.
  • Process payroll for clients’ employees accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepare timely payroll tax deposits and related filings.
  • Manage garnishment orders, support orders and IRS documentation related to payroll.
  • Verify and adjust employees’ vacation, sick leave and PTO accruals as needed.
  • Handle accounts payable functions including entering and paying bills, resolving disputes and reviewing statements.
  • Prepare sales tax returns and provide related filing instructions.
  • Prepare and file Personal Property tax returns on an annual basis.
  • Manage IRS and State payroll and sales tax correspondence.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for client communications relating to transactional work.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

  • 4 to 6 years’ experience in public accounting.
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience using Xero software.
  • Strong understanding of debits and credits is essential.
  • Highly detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills.
  • Proven ability to manage deadlines across multiple client accounts.
  • Skilled at multitasking and managing several clients simultaneously.
  • Confident, capable and comfortable in both written and video client communications, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
  • Enjoys working directly with clients and building strong relationships.
  • Excellent verbal, written and video communication skills.
  • Proactively communicates with clients, client advisors and tax teams.
  • Self-starter with the ability to identify necessary tasks and complete them independently.
  • Capable of working autonomously, self-directed and motivated.
  • Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
  • Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, Zoom, Xero, QuickBooks, Dropbox, Payroll Relief and Practise Ignition is advantageous. Must be able to quickly learn new platforms.


Please note: We are a Xero-focused firm and rarely use QuickBooks.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related 


Contact information

Josephine Govender