Bookkeeper/Financial Operations Specialist

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Business Management
• 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, with advanced proficiency in Xero (Xero a definite adv)
• Proven experience with SARS eFiling and statutory preparation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel and OneDrive
• Experience using Trello or similar workflow/project management tools is an added bonus
• Demonstrated capability handling high-volume invoicing and multi-entity reconciliations
• Fast-thinking, highly organized, and patient, with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in professional client interactions

Duties will include, but not limited:

• Managing and executing payment reconciliations across three entities, including bulk uploads (with one company running weekly invoicing for ±400 clients)
• Compiling batch payment schedules and performing reconciliations for corporate accounts
• Creating, executing, and managing debit order runs
• Handling end-to-end client onboarding and offboarding on Xero, including profile setup, invoicing schedules, and contract record-keeping
• Processing and reconciling inter-company transfers and multi-entity accounts
• Compiling and presenting timely, accurate financial reports to the CEO
• Managing aged receivables, credit control, and structured debt agreements
• Assisting with preparation and documentation for CIPC and SARS eFiling submissions
• Collaborating effectively with external accountants and auditors to fulfill year-end and statutory requirements