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Corporate Accountant (100% Remote)

Position: Corporate Accountant | Location: Tunis, Tunisia (100% Remote) | Employment Type: Full-Time / Independent Contractor

About Us

We provide cross-border corporate setup, bookkeeping, tax filing, and corporate secretarial solutions to a diverse portfolio of international and domestic businesses. We connect global businesses with reliable local statutory expertise across Africa.

Role Overview

We are seeking an autonomous and detail-oriented Accountant based in Tunis. This is a 100% remote position designed for a self-governing professional who can manage client accounts, navigate local tax authorities, and execute statutory compliance independently without daily supervision.

While the core work is remote, local mobility is required to liaise with government institutions, tax offices, and banking entities in Tunis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting: Independently prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for client companies.
  • Tax Compliance: Manage statutory tax obligations, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT/GST returns, and withholding tax filings with local revenue authorities.
  • Payroll & Statutory Deductions: Calculate and process payroll, social security contributions, and statutory employee filings within prescribed deadlines.
  • Banking & Agency Facilitation: Assist clients with local tax registrations, corporate bank account opening facilitation, and obtaining tax clearance certificates.
  • Record Integrity: Maintain clear, auditable client ledgers and carry out periodic bank and account reconciliations.

Core Competencies & Requirements

  • Self-Governance: Ability to manage your workload, solve problems independently, and meet statutory deadlines without direct management oversight.
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of local tax regulations, commercial accounting practices, and financial reporting standards in Tunisia.
  • Local Mobility: Ownership of or access to a reliable vehicle is strongly preferred to facilitate local ground-level duties (e.g., visits to tax offices, banks, and regulatory bodies).
  • Remote Infrastructure: A functional home office setup, including a reliable computer, high-speed internet connection, and power backup.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (enrollment in or completion of professional qualifications like ACCA, CPA, or local equivalent is an advantage).
  • 0–3 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting, tax compliance, or audit.
  • Proficiency in cloud accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
  • High ethical standards, numerical accuracy, and strong written communication skills in one of the following languages; English / French / Portuguese / Arabic.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their application to [email protected] with the subject line:

Application: Corporate Accountant – Tunis, Tunisia

Please attach the following documents in PDF format:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detail your education, technical skills, and relevant accounting experience.
  2. Cover Letter: Explain why you are the ideal candidate for this remote role, highlighting your ability to work independently and manage local compliance tasks.
  3. Salary Expectation: Clearly state your expected monthly compensation (in local currency or USD) within your cover letter or email body.

*Applications missing salary expectations or cover letters will not be reviewed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.*