Industry: Financial Firm
Role Hired: Bookkeeper (Full-time, remote)
Location: Jamaica
Time to Hire: 2 days
Monthly Salary: $1,800 USD
Total Savings: 65% compared to U.S.-based hires
How We Secured a Bookkeeper to Keep Financial Operations Running Smoothly
Our client, a fast-growing finance firm, faced an urgent challenge: their previous Bookkeeper, also hired through South, resigned unexpectedly. They needed a replacement immediately to manage key financial operations without disruption.
The role was critical for ensuring accurate accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), reconciliation, month-end close, and payroll processes. The ideal candidate had to be detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and capable of maintaining precise financial records in a fast-paced environment.
Key obstacles:
- Urgency: Immediate replacement required.
- High local costs: Comparable U.S.-based roles averaged $5,000/month.
- Need for expertise: Required a professional with hands-on accounting and finance experience across multiple financial processes.
The Solution: An Experienced LATAM Bookkeeper Ready to Deliver
After re-engaging with South to realign objectives, we quickly defined the ideal candidate profile:
- 5 years of accounting experience
- Hands-on knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliation, payroll, and financial reporting
- Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, Excel, and Power BI
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset
- Ability to integrate quickly into a tech-driven finance environment
South placed Jayda, a Jamaica-based Bookkeeper who met all criteria. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and brings 4 years of experience managing budgets, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance.
She began her career as a Transaction Manager for a U.S.-based company and later expanded her expertise into bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting for a diverse client portfolio. Jayda combines financial accuracy with analytical insight, supporting business decisions from day one.
The Results: Seamless Transition, Immediate Impact
Jayda quickly took ownership of the firm’s financial operations, ensuring:
- Accurate and timely management of AP/AR, reconciliations, and payroll
- Reliable month-end closes and financial reporting
- Streamlined processes with QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, Excel, and Power BI
- Smooth integration into the finance team, preventing any operational disruptions
Key Outcomes:
- 65% savings vs. U.S.-based hires
- Role filled in just 2 days
- Immediate impact on financial operations and reporting accuracy
- Seamless integration with zero admin burden, as South handled contracts, payroll, and compliance
- Strategic growth: Jayda is the first of multiple Bookkeepers we are hiring for this firm, as part of building a strong LATAM-based finance team
Why Hire With South?
By tapping into top LATAM talent, this finance firm filled a critical role in record time, reducing costs without sacrificing quality. Jayda’s expertise ensured uninterrupted operations and contributed measurable value from day one.
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