Senior Bookkeeper and Financial Operations Specialist in Stellenbosch
Helderberg Personnel · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Overview
A well established company with a national footprint needs a Senior Bookkeeper or Financial Operations Specialist to manage finances for three growing companies. Based just outside Stellenbosch, this permanent full time role puts you in charge of accounts management, high volume reconciliations, debtor administration and client financial communication. If you have strong Xero skills, multi entity bookkeeping experience and love a fast paced environment, this is a great chance to step up your career.
About the role
Our client, a well established company with a national footprint, is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper or Financial Operations Specialist to join their team at their offices outside Stellenbosch. You will oversee the financial operations across three growing companies, taking full ownership of accounts management, high volume reconciliations, debtor administration and client financial communication.
What the role involves:
- Managing and executing payment reconciliations across three entities, including bulk uploads, with one company running weekly invoicing for about 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 with external accountants and auditors to fulfil year end and statutory requirements
You will need to thrive in a fast paced environment, bring strong multi entity bookkeeping experience and a proactive, detail oriented approach to maintaining seamless financial workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or Business Management
- 5 or more years of hands on bookkeeping experience
- Advanced proficiency in Xero (Xero is a definite advantage)
- Proven experience with SARS eFiling and statutory preparation
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel and OneDrive
- Experience using Trello or similar workflow or 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 for professional client interactions
Responsibilities
- Managing and executing payment reconciliations across three entities, including bulk uploads, with one company running weekly invoicing for approximately 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
Job details
- Organisation
- Helderberg Personnel
- Location
- Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! This role is perfect if you have a few years of bookkeeping under your belt and want to grow into a senior position. The company values attention to detail and Xero skills, so make sure your CV highlights specific examples of multi entity work and high volume reconciliations. You might be asked to explain how you handle tight deadlines or complex client queries during the interview. Since the role is on site near Stellenbosch, plan your travel ahead. Also remember to bring along your degree certificate and transcripts when you apply. Good luck, you have got this!
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