AI Bookkeeper & Automation Specialist

Industry: E-commerce / International Trading
Position: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: Israeli Business Hours
Location: Remote – South Africa

About the Company

Our client is an international trading and manufacturing business specialising in sourcing, purchasing, and distributing a diverse range of merchandise, primarily household products, across the United States and European markets.

The business works with various manufacturing and supply partners in China, purchasing products for international distribution. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and forward-thinking business practices, the company is looking to embrace AI technology to streamline its financial operations and build smarter, more automated accounting processes.

About the Role

We are seeking a tech-savvy AI Bookkeeper & Automation Specialist who combines solid bookkeeping and accounting knowledge with a strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence and automation tools.

This is not a traditional bookkeeping position. The successful candidate will initially manage the day-to-day bookkeeping function while identifying opportunities to implement AI-driven systems that can automate repetitive accounting tasks and streamline financial processes.

A key part of the role will be researching, recommending, setting up, and implementing suitable AI tools and systems, with the ultimate goal of allowing AI to handle the majority of routine bookkeeping activities, with the candidate overseeing, monitoring, and managing the accuracy of the processes.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Management

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping.
• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, supplier accounts, and customer accounts.
• Track purchases, expenses, inventory-related costs, and international transactions.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain accurate financial records and generate regular financial reports.
• Monitor transactions involving international suppliers and sales across the USA and Europe.

AI Implementation & Automation

• Research and identify AI-powered bookkeeping and accounting solutions.
• Set up, configure, and implement AI systems to automate bookkeeping processes.
• Integrate AI tools with existing accounting software and business systems.
• Automate invoice processing, transaction categorisation, reconciliations, reporting, and other repetitive financial tasks.
• Develop automated workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Monitor AI-generated outputs, identify errors, and ensure financial accuracy.
• Continuously explore new AI technologies that can improve financial operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Practical experience using AI tools within bookkeeping, accounting, or business operations.
• Ability to set up, configure, and implement AI systems and automated workflows.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar.
• Strong technology aptitude and an interest in emerging AI solutions.
• Experience with e-commerce, international trading, inventory, or product-based businesses would be advantageous.
• Understanding of supplier transactions, international purchases, and multi-currency transactions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about AI and technology, not simply someone who uses ChatGPT occasionally.

You should be comfortable experimenting with different AI platforms, identifying automation opportunities, connecting systems, and building practical solutions that reduce manual bookkeeping workloads.

The ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership of the financial function while transforming the way bookkeeping is performed through intelligent automation.

The ultimate objective is to build an AI-powered bookkeeping function where technology handles the heavy lifting and the bookkeeper manages, monitors, and ensures accuracy.