Bookkeeper/Financial Operations Specialist

Tanya Cowie; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanya Cowie is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Financial Operations Specialist to oversee financial operations across three entities from offices near Stellenbosch. You will manage accounts, high‑volume reconciliations, debtor administration, onboarding/offboarding on Xero, inter‑company transfers and timely reporting to the CEO.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, and strong SARS eFiling proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Business Management.
• 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience with advanced proficiency in Xero.
• Proven experience with SARS eFiling and statutory preparation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel and OneDrive.
• Experience using Trello or similar workflow/project management tools considered a bonus.
• Demonstrated capability handling high-volume invoicing and multi-entity reconciliations.
• Fast-thinking, highly organized, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing payment reconciliations across three entities, including bulk uploads for weekly invoicing of ~400 clients.
• Compiling batch payment schedules and reconciling corporate accounts.
• Creating, executing, and managing debit orders.
• Handling end-to-end client onboarding/offboarding on Xero, including profile setup and invoicing schedules.
• Processing and reconciling inter-company transfers and multi-entity accounts.
• Preparing timely, accurate financial reports for the CEO.
• Managing aged receivables, credit control, and debt arrangements.
• Assisting with documentation for CIPC and SARS eFiling submissions.
• Collaborating with external accountants and auditors for year-end and statutory requirements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

MS Excel

SARS eFiling

Client communications

Multi-entity reconciliations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Financial Management/Business Management

Tools

Trello

Job description

Bookkeeper/Financial Operations Specialist

Permanent

SW006638

Finance

My client, a well established company with a national footprint, is seeking to employ a Senior Bookkeeper / Financial Operations Specialist to join their team at their offices outside Stellenbosch

The main purpose of this to oversee the financial operations across three growing companies. In this role, you will take full ownership of accounts management, high-volume reconciliations, debtor administration, and client financial communication.

The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong multi-entity bookkeeping experience, and bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to maintaining seamless financial workflows.

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

In return a competitive salary is on offer coupled with the opportunity to work with a company that is expanding