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Bookkeeper / Accounting Virtual Assistant

Assist World

LocationPhilippines, South Africa
Senioritymid
CompanyAssist World
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Experience

3+ years stated

Work authorization

Philippines, South Africa

Schedule

flexible

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What this posting tells you

This is a remote full-time Bookkeeper / Accounting Virtual Assistant role for candidates located in the Philippines or South Africa. Requires 3+ years of bookkeeping experience with strong QuickBooks and Excel/Google Sheets skills. Responsibilities include managing financial records, reconciliations, invoicing, and reporting. Experience with e-commerce and familiarity with Shopify Payments and other digital payment processors is a plus. The role emphasizes autonomy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. No salary information provided.

Role lane

Accounting, Administrative and data entry, Customer success, Data, Finance and investments, Operations, Sales, Security, Software, Customer support

Where you can work

Philippines, South Africa

Working hours

Asia/Manila, Africa/Johannesburg

Arrangement

mid · full_time

Required signals
BookkeepingQuickBooksExcelGoogle SheetsBank ReconciliationAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableInvoicingFinancial ReportingTime ManagementCommunication
Preferred signals
E-commerce Financial ReportingShopify PaymentsPayPalStripeInventory Financial ReportingCost of Goods Sold (COGS)Experience with U.S.-based companies
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BookkeepingQuickBooksExcelGoogle SheetsBank ReconciliationAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableInvoicingFinancial ReportingTime ManagementCommunicationE-commerce Financial ReportingShopify PaymentsPayPalStripeInventory Financial ReportingRemote
Job description

Bookkeeper / Accounting Virtual Assistant at Assist World

About the Company We are a growing e-commerce business specializing in hangers and retail display solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper / Accounting Virtual Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of our business. The ideal candidate will have strong QuickBooks experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records while independently managing ongoing accounting and bookkeeping functions. Key

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting System Management: Manage and maintain accurate financial records within QuickBooks. Transaction Recording: Record daily financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner. Reconciliations: Reconcile bank and credit card accounts regularly. Ledger Management: Process and track accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR). Invoicing: Generate, send, and monitor invoices, tracking outstanding balances and following up on payments.

Reporting: Prepare financial reports and summaries for management review; assist with month-end and year-end close processes. E-commerce & Inventory: Assist with financial tracking related to inventory and product-based operations; support the reconciliation of e-commerce sales and payment transactions. Discrepancy Resolution: Actively identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies or unusual transactions. Documentation: Maintain highly organized digital financial records and compliance documentation.

Administrative Support Maintain accurate spreadsheets and financial tracking tools. Assist with data entry and financial record management. Support ad hoc accounting and administrative projects as required. Role

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience (owning the books, not just data entry). Software: Strong, proven proficiency in QuickBooks (required) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. Core Skills: Comprehensive experience managing day-to-day accounting functions, including bank/credit card reconciliations, AP/AR, and payment tracking. Attention to Detail: Exceptional precision and accuracy when working with numbers.

Autonomy: Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills. Nice to Have Experience supporting an e-commerce business (specifically working with Shopify financial reporting). Experience reconciling digital payment processors (Shopify Payments, PayPal, Stripe). Familiarity with inventory-based financial reporting and COGS. -based companies.

Success in This Role The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and deeply comfortable working with numbers. They take pride in maintaining immaculate books, spotting discrepancies early, and helping the business stay financially streamlined and efficient. Please Note: This role is best suited for an experienced professional who has owned full bookkeeping

Responsibilities

in past roles, rather than someone who has solely supported accounting teams through administrative data entry.

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