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Bookkeeper/Financial Administrator - Dutch Speaking

Remote, South Africa Fulltime Finance
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Why this role matters

About the Role
We are recruiting a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial administration for one of our Dutch client accounts. You'll work primarily in SnelStart, a Dutch accounting package, processing invoices and bank/cash transactions. Full training on SnelStart will be provided — what matters most is a solid bookkeeping foundation and the discipline to keep records accurate and up to date. 

What you will do

  • Processing the following in SnelStart:
  • • Purchase invoices
  • • Sales invoices
  • • Incoming and outgoing bank transactions
  • • Incoming and outgoing cash transactions
  • • Basic reconciliations to ensure records are complete and accurate
  • • Flagging discrepancies or missing documentation to the finance/account manager

What we are looking for

  • 1) Qualification: NQF Level 5–6 in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance (e.g. Higher Certificate or Diploma in Financial Accounting/Bookkeeping) — equivalent to Dutch MBO Level 3, with MBO Level 4 equivalent (e.g. completed SAIPA articles, or progress toward SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA) preferred
  • 2) Experience: At least 1–2 years' hands-on bookkeeping experience, ideally full-function bookkeeping to trial balance, gained within a South African accounting environment
  • 3) Software: Proficiency with a South African accounting package (e.g. Pastel, Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks) — this experience transfers well to SnelStart, and platform-specific training will be provided
  • 4) Language: Strong written and spoken English; ability to read Dutch is a strong advantage (not essential — English will be used as the main working language)
  • Solid grasp of general bookkeeping principles: invoice processing, bank/cash reconciliation, VAT-type transaction handling, and basic ledger maintenance
  • High attention to detail and comfortable working with deadlines across time zones with a Dutch client base

If you do not match every point on this list but think you are a strong fit, apply anyway. We read every application.

Nice to have

  • Prior exposure to SnelStart or other European accounting software
  • Experience supporting an international or outsourced finance function
  • SAIPA/SAICA articles (completed or in progress)

What you get

  • Working hours aligned to Dutch business hours (structure your day with clear boundaries)
  • Competitive ZAR salary based on your experience
  • Paid leave and standard South African employment benefits through EmbedPeople
  • Direct line into a Dutch product team — your work is visible and valued
  • Room to take ownership and shape how financial administration runs

The hiring process

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Subject line: Financial Management Role

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