Hire a remote accountant in South Africa.
A remote staff accountant adds real capacity to your firm or finance team, from month-end close to reporting, at a fraction of local cost. In South Africa, a mid-level hire costs about 53% less in salary than in the US.
Accountant salaries: South Africa vs the US
| Level | South Africa | US |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 yrs) | $27,000 | $66,000 |
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $36,000 | $77,000 |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $54,000 | $110,000 |
Ballpark annual salaries for full-time roles, before our fees. Not quotes: we give you real ranges on the call.
Your total cost, fees included
Salary plus our fees in year one, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
What a remote accountant does
- Month-end and year-end close
- Financial statement preparation
- Account reconciliations and journal entries
- Support with audits and tax season workload
What we screen for
- Accounting degree or equivalent experience
- GAAP or IFRS knowledge, depending on your clients
- Excel and your accounting software
- Experience with client-facing work
Why hire accountants in South Africa
Native English
English is a working language of South African business, ideal for client-facing work, writing and calls.
Overlap with the UK, Europe and US mornings
South Africa runs on UTC+2, matching UK and European hours, with afternoons that overlap the US East Coast morning.
Hiring a accountant in South Africa
How much does a accountant in South Africa cost?
Ballpark annual salaries are $27,000 junior, $36,000 mid-level and $54,000 senior. Our fees sit on top: $2,500 one-time plus $700 a month if we employ them, or a 20% placement fee ($5,000 minimum) if you do.
How do you vet accountants?
We source, interview and screen every candidate, check the skills a accountant needs, and add practical tests where the role calls for it. You meet a shortlist and choose who to hire.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If a hire resigns or is let go for performance within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. If we employ them, replacements continue for as long as they're with you.
Tell us about the accountant you need.
15 minutes. You'll leave knowing what the role costs and how fast we can fill it.
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