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Hene Kapuralalage Thisaru A.

Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

$12/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m a Xero-certified bookkeeper with hands-on experience supporting UK and Australian businesses with day-to-day bookkeeping and senior bookkeeping tasks. I help business owners keep their financial records clean, accurate, and up-to-date so they can focus on running their business with confidence. My services include: • Bank & credit card reconciliations • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable management • Entering and coding bills, invoices, and payments • Catch-up and clean-up bookkeeping • Month-end support and financial reporting • Maintaining organised and accurate Xero files I also have experience working with NetSuite and MYOB and am comfortable handling high-volume transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail. I’m reliable, organised, and easy to work with. My goal is to build long-term relationships and provide consistent, high-quality bookkeeping support. Let’s work together to keep your books accurate and stress-free

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Xero
  • Accounting
  • Financial Planning
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Lightspeed Retail
  • Stripe
  • Financial Analysis
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Tanda
  • Journal Entries
  • Payroll Accounting
Sugath R.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

$9/hr
4.8
23 jobs

I am an experienced accountant/bookkeeper for 18+ years. I have given my service to many International Companies. I have a solid educational foundation and a passion for finance and can handle any kind of Accounting projects as requested. I am a reliable and trustworthy worker, with lots of attention to detail. I am a highly organized and self-driven individual, passionate about developing my career in the field of Accounting as an Accountant/Bookkeeper/Property Manager. My Commitment can be gauged from the fact that I am an accredited holder of an MBA degree in Business Administration from the University of Wales Saint Trinity David - United Kindom. I have followed the Certificate in Course in Taxation at the Institute of Practical Accountancy in Sri Lanka. Possessing more than 10 years of experience working in diverse financial positions with multiple real estate international companies, I have gained extensive insights into this field. My Key Accounting and financial competencies include, but are not limited to, maintaining financial records, managing budgets, risk assessments, Taxations, and generating financials for year-end accounts. In my current remote position with: Homey Living, CA, USA and: Cozy Homes, TX USA, where I work in the capacity of the Accountant and Asst. Property Manager, I am accountable for post accounting transactions with GAAP Accounting Standards, Reconcile Bank accounts, preparing monthly financials such as Income Statements (P&L), Balance sheet, Trial Balance, and General Ledger, processing bi-weekly payroll cheques for maintenance workers, preparing financial analysis reports on Aged Receivable analysis, Payable Analysis reports for Vendor payments using several accounting software Intuit Quickbooks, Appfolio, Buildium and MS Office applications. As a certified, experienced, and experienced Real Estate Accountant, I am an accomplished communicator with excellent organizational, decision-making, and Accounting skills, and have a proven track record of consistently meeting and regularly demanding performance goals. I am seeking a challenging full-time, rewarding career.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Data Entry
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • AppFolio
  • Real Estate
  • Buildium
  • Property Management
Judith Nishali F.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

$12/hr
4.7
145 jobs

Are you looking for financial clarity, operational efficiency, and a partner dedicated to your business’s long-term success? I help businesses move beyond basic data entry to gain the insights needed for strategic growth. With 10+ years of experience, a dual qualification (ACCA/CPA Sri Lanka), and an MBA, I offer high-level bookkeeping and advisory services designed to save you time and increase profitability. How I can support your business: Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Expert management of AR/AP, bank reconciliations, and GL maintenance in QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho,Exact Online,MYOB, Wave, and Buildium. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Accurate month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Process Optimisation: Creating custom automated Excel templates to streamline your daily operations. Why work with me? I am meticulous, fast, and value integrity above all else. My goal is to build a sustainable, long-term partnership where your financial health is my top priority. Ready to clean up your books and streamline your finances? Click the "Invite to Job" button and let's discuss your business needs.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Data Entry
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Zoho Books
  • Invoicing
  • Buildium
  • MYOB AccountRight
  • Financial Statements Preparation
  • Payroll Reconciliation
  • Freshdesk
  • Invoice
Urapola Pathirana Ishara Ruwan P.

Morawaka, Sri Lanka

$10/hr
4.3
290 jobs

🌟 Are you stuck with your Bookkeeping | Accounting? 🌟 Do you need a quick turnaround? 🌟 Are you searching for the BEST QUALITY BOOKKEEPING SERVICE PROVIDER to CLEAN UP YOUR BOOKS & FILING TAXES? Then you are in the right place. ✅ TOP-RATED PLUS Bookkeeper | Accountant ✅ 25K+ hrs worked ✅ 21+ yrs of working experience in Accounting Field ✅ QUICKBOOKS ONLINE CERTIFIED PROADVISOR(Refer certifications in profile) 🌟 WHY YOU SHOULD SELECT ME OVER OTHER FREELANCERS? 🌟 ✅ Over-delivering - Always focus on giving more than what I receive from you. Trying to offer value-added service. ✅ Responsibility - Offer error-free service, meet deadlines, work to reach what the client exactly needs. ✅ Security & Confidentiality of data - Always protects client's data with virus-free devices & password-protected storages. Never use for personal gains or corrupted things. ✅ Responsiveness - Extremely fast responsiveness through every line of communications. Fast replies to your queries. Available in your working hrs. ✅ Cool, Calm & Kindness - never panic about any difficult situation. Trying to understand you. Treat everyone with respect. Want to contribute my skills to grow your business & personal life too. 🌟 COUNTRIES WHICH MY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR 🌟 ✔️United States ✔️Canada ✔️Australia ✔️United Kingdom 🌟 WHAT KIND OF SERVICES DELIVERABLE 🌟 ✔️ Clean up Chart of Accounts ✔️ Bookkeeping, reconciliations, Fix discrepancies - Bank, CC, Paypal & etc ✔️ Accounts Receivable & Payable management ✔️ Link e-commerce sales channels with cloud accounting systems ✔️ Payroll Processing ✔️ Posting journal entries ✔️ Prepare Financial Statements ✔️ Analyze data in MS Excel - Charts, Pivot tables ✔️ Filing both Corporate & Individual Taxes(US, Canada, Australia) ✔️ Cost Management ✔️ Inventory Management ✔️ All other activities related to Accounting & Taxation 🌟 ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE WHICH I AM EXPERTISE IN 🌟 ✔️Quickbooks Online & desktop ✔️Xero ✔️Wave ✔️Freshbooks ✔️Zoho 🌟 TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY WELL VERSED IN 🌟 ✔️MS Excel ✔️G-Suite ✔️Adobe ✔️Dropbox ✔️Teamviewer ✔️QBox ✔️Hubdoc ✔️Trello ✔️Buildium ✔️Expensify ✔️Receipt Bank ✔️Slack ✔️Neat Receipts ✔️Float Cashflow ✔️Financial Cents 🌟 KEY INDUSTRIES WHICH I WORK WITH 🌟 ✔️ E-commerce sellers - Amazon, E-bay, Shopify, Etsy, Woo-commerce ✔️ Real estate & rental properties ✔️ Construction ✔️ HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing ✔️ Trucking & transportation ✔️ Restaurant, cafe, bar, club ✔️ Manufacturing, Retail & Wholesale ✔️ Maintenance/janitorial/landscaping ✔️ Childcare & adult/senior care ✔️ Law firms & medical practices ✔️ Auto/truck repair/towing ✔️ Salon: hair, nails, spa ✔️ Non-profit ✔️ Others 🏆 VALUE provided & earned TRUST: Client Review 🏆 Quickbooks small business accounting: Reconciling/fixing categories "Ishara was a life-saver as I was on deadline to complete my taxes and realized my accounting work (which I had been doing myself) was not done properly ... Ishara stepped in, reviewed everything, fixed errors, and got it in great shape. I was able to use my newly cleaned-up accounting to file my business taxes on time, which was a huge relief. :) Thank you, Ishara, for all of your hard work and attention to detail!!" - Elizabeth Koretz, Pico PR LLC SUPERSTAR bookkeeper NEEDED for Small business "Ishara is AMAZING!! He is incredibly hardworking and is true to his word. If you need the project done correctly just hire him. I would highly recommend him! I am looking forward to working with him long term given how well he did on this project. Thank you for everything!!" - Ronak Mehta, Nerdbugs LLC Looking forward to hearing you! Thank you! Regards, U P Ishara Ruwan Quickbooks Online Certified ProAdvisor / Professional Bookkeeper/Accountant

  • Bookkeeping
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Tax Preparation
  • GAAP
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Inventory Management
  • Wave Accounting
  • Accounting Principles & Practices
Keshani W.

Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka

$25/hr
4.7
250 jobs

🏆 🏆 100% Client Satisfaction🏆 🏆 Top Rated Plus accountant with 16+ years of bookkeeping & accounting experience helping businesses in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. Expert in QuickBooks Online & Desktop, Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, MYOB, and Sage. Specializing in e-commerce (Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy), real estate (HUD, HOA, property management), SaaS, and small-to-medium businesses. I help businesses streamline their bookkeeping, financial reporting, and cash flow management so they can focus on growth. My services are designed for small to medium businesses, startups, CPAs, and e-commerce brands needing accurate, timely, and compliant accounting. ✅ Core Services Full-cycle bookkeeping (setup to monthly reconciliations) QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Xero, Wave, Zoho, Sage, MYOB Bank & credit card reconciliations Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP) management Payroll setup & processing (USA, UK, Australia) Financial reporting, management accounts, cash flow & budgeting Clean-ups & catch-ups for overdue accounts Integration with Bill.com, Hubdoc, Expensify, Stripe, Shopify, A2X, Dext, PayPal, Etsy, Amazon, eBay ✅ Industries I Serve E-commerce: Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, BigCommerce, dropshipping Real Estate & Property Management: HOA, HUD, Airbnb, short-term rentals SaaS & Tech Startups Marketing & Advertising Agencies Hospitality, Restaurants, Subcontractors, Engineering Firms ✅ Why Hire Me? 16+ years of proven experience across multiple countries (USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Europe). Top Rated Plus on Upwork with 97% job success. Over 19,000 hours logged and 150+ successful projects. Known for accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality. Fast turnaround & 24-hour response time. 💡 I can work as your dedicated bookkeeper or as a back-office partner for CPA firms looking to outsource accounting tasks.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Financial Accounting
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Stripe
  • Financial Analysis
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • FreshBooks
  • Asana
  • Slack
  • MYOB AccountRight
  • Cash Flow Statement
Raini C.

Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

$8/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hi, I'm Raini Charuka — a results-driven Bookkeeper and Senior Accountant with proven international experience in delivering accurate, timely, and strategic financial solutions. Backed by a First Class Honours Bsc. in Business Economics from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and over 2+ years of professional experience, I help businesses in Australia, the USA, and the UK maintain financial clarity, compliance, and control. I specialize in end-to-end cloud-based bookkeeping and accounting, leveraging platforms like Xero, QuickBooks Online (QBO), MYOB, and Reckon to streamline financial operations and support informed business decisions. 🔍 My Core Strengths: - Complete bookkeeping cycle and precise bank reconciliations - Accounts payable & receivable control for optimized cash flow - Payroll processing with Payroller, Deputy & integrated systems - BAS/GST lodgment and ATO compliance for Australian clients - High-quality monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting - Strategic budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis using advanced Excel - Expertise in multi-currency transactions and custom chart of accounts 💼 Tools I Excel With: Xero | QuickBooks | MYOB | Reckon | Payroller | MS Excel | Pipedrive In my role as a Junior Team Lead, I guide junior accountants, conduct skill-development workshops, and uphold best practices in client service. My approach is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and driven by the goal of helping businesses grow with confidence. If you're seeking a proactive, technically skilled, and dependable accounting professional , let’s connect!tise with a client-focused mindset and a commitment to excellence!

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Xero
  • Accounting
  • Wave Accounting
  • MYOB AccountRight
  • Analytical Presentation

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