AI Automations and Data Specialist
Cloud Accountant Staffing
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Finance and accounting roles cover bookkeeping, accounts, payroll and qualified accountants, a stable career path in every SA city.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, finance roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R40 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Philippines, Latin America and South Africa (100% Remote) · Full-Time Independent Contractor · Up to $5000 USD/month
Imagine building the operating system behind a modern accounting firm. Every automation you launch saves hours. Every dashboard you improve drives smarter decisions. Every workflow you build makes hundreds of people more effective. That's this role.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You'll help shape the future of accounting by designing, building, and maintaining the automation and data infrastructure that powers our business. This isn't a support role—it's a builder role.
You'll own critical reporting systems, AI-powered workflows, and business automations that touch every department. From Power BI dashboards and SQL pipelines to GPT- and Claude-powered solutions, you'll continuously improve how teams work, make decisions, and serve clients.
This is a full-time Independent Contractor role requiring exclusivity after hire.
If you love solving complex operational problems with technology—and get excited watching people actually use what you've built—you'll thrive here.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- You naturally think in systems, processes, and scalable solutions
- You enjoy building things from scratch—not simply maintaining existing tools
- You translate technical concepts into language anyone can understand
- You obsess over data quality, documentation, and long-term maintainability
- You embrace AI as a practical business tool, not just an experiment
- You collaborate well across both technical and non-technical teams
- You constantly look for ways to eliminate manual work and improve efficiency
WHAT YOU’LL OWN
AI Automation and Workflow Development
Build the systems that eliminate repetitive work.
- Design and deploy AI-powered automations using GPT, Claude, Zapier, Make, APIs, and modern SaaS platforms
- Create scalable internal workflows that improve operations across Finance, HR, Sales, Client Success, and Operations
- Build integrations between business applications using APIs and automation platforms
- Continuously identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through intelligent automation
Data & Business Intelligence
Transform data into reliable business insights.
- Own and maintain production Power BI dashboards used by leadership
- Build, optimize, and troubleshoot data pipelines using Python, SQL, and DAX
- Manage scheduled refreshes, gateway connections, database structures, and reporting infrastructure
- Develop reporting solutions that support operational and financial decision-making
Data Quality & Governance
Reliable reporting starts with trusted data.
- Maintain data integrity across multiple business systems
- Resolve inconsistencies between financial, operational, payroll, and CRM data
- Design sustainable data structures that support future growth
- Ensure reporting accuracy through testing, validation, and documentation
Process Improvement & Documentation
Build once. Improve forever.
- Document systems, workflows, automations, and technical processes
- Partner with stakeholders to understand operational pain points
- Recommend scalable improvements that simplify business operations
- Support team adoption by creating clear documentation and training materials
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 3+ years building business automations and data solutions within a B2B environment
- Strong Power BI experience including dashboards, data models, DAX, and production reporting
- Hands-on experience with Python and SQL for data transformation and automation
- Experience using automation platforms such as Zapier, Make, or similar low-code tools
- Practical experience leveraging AI platforms such as GPT or Claude for workflow automation
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, structured tables, and connected workbooks
- Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and modern SaaS ecosystems
- Excellent English communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Time-zone alignment: Comfortable working US business hours
Preferred (nice to have):
- Experience with Supabase or relational database management
- Basic accounting knowledge including General Ledger structure and Chart of Accounts
- Experience working with financial or accounting software
- Familiarity with modern cloud business applications
HOW WE WORK
Build with Purpose
Every automation should remove friction, improve quality, or create measurable business value.
Documentation First
If it isn't documented, it isn't finished.
Data You Can Trust
Accuracy, consistency, and governance are built into every workflow.
Continuous Improvement
We constantly evaluate new technologies that improve how our teams work.
Remote Collaboration
Work asynchronously while partnering closely with stakeholders across the organization.
WHY CAS IS DIFFERENT
We are not a gig platform. We are not a freelance marketplace. We are not short-term staffing.
We aren't looking for someone to simply maintain systems.
We're looking for someone who wants to build the future of operational excellence.
At CAS, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive USD compensation based on experience
- Permanent remote work
- Full company equipment provided (laptop, monitor, accessories)
- 15 days PTO annually + local holidays
- Guaranteed annual increases
- Referral rewards up to $1,000
- Monthly flexible stipend (CAS Flex Perks)
- Structured onboarding and career development
- Opportunities to build AI-first operational systems that impact the entire business
- A culture built around ownership, continuous learning, and innovation
CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITY
Full-time Independent Contractor opportunity open to candidates in the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa. This role requires an exclusive full-time commitment. Candidates must not engage in other employment or freelance work that creates a conflict of interest or affects their ability to meet the expectations of the role. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Application & Prescreening
- Technical Assessment
- Profile and Pre-interview Preparation
- Client Interview
- Employment Offer and Onboarding
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https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cas
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