Bookkeeper/Financial Operations Specialist
Helderberg Personnel · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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- 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