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Saldanha, South Africa
Hi, I’m Helena Barnard, a Junior Accountant and Bookkeeper currently completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Science (Financial Accounting). I help businesses keep their finances accurate and organized through professional bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial administration. I have practical experience working in accounting firms where I process financial transactions, perform bank and account reconciliations, prepare financial reports, and assist with VAT and tax documentation. I also have international accounts payable experience from the United States, where I handled invoice processing and vendor payments. I am skilled in Xero, Pastel, Caseware, Payspace, Microsoft Excel, and Word, and I’m comfortable working with financial records, reports, and client documentation. I pride myself on being detail-oriented, organized, and professional when communicating with clients. Services I offer but not limited to: • Bookkeeping & data capturing • Bank and account reconciliations • Accounts payable & invoice processing • Financial administration & reporting • Excel spreadsheets & financial organization I am committed to delivering accurate work, clear communication, and reliable support to help businesses manage their finances smoothly.
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting Basics
- Bank Reconciliation
- Light Bookkeeping
- Xero
- Accounting
- Data Analytics
- Administrate
- Cash Flow Software
- Sales & Marketing
- Analytical Presentation
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
- Soft Pastel
- Hospitality & Tourism
Bothaville, South Africa
I help businesses maintain accurate, organized financial records that provide a clear view of their financial health and support informed business decisions. My services include: • Recording and reconciling financial transactions • Managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) • Tracking income and expenses • Bank and account reconciliations • Preparing managerial reports and Trial Balance reports • Assisting with financial reporting and tax compliance I also believe in visualizing financial data in a clear and meaningful way to help business owners better understand trends, cash flow, and overall business performance. I focus on accuracy, organization, and financial clarity so clients can confidently make informed business decisions based on reliable financial information.
- Bookkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytics
- PRECISION
- Sage 50 Accounting
- Topic Research
- Project Management Office
Tembisa, South Africa
I am an emerging freelancer eager to provide innovative solutions that make a difference. With a keen interest in technology and design, I have developed skills in various projects that emphasize creativity and problem-solving. I specialize in crafting intuitive user experiences and developing compelling visual content that resonates with the target audience. I thrive on collaboration and open communication, working closely with clients to understand their needs and bring their vision to life. My fresh perspective and commitment to quality allow me to approach challenges with enthusiasm. If you're looking for someone ready to learn, adapt, and contribute unique ideas, I am excited to discuss how I can help elevate your project. Let’s connect and explore the possibilities!
- Bookkeeping
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- AI Marketplace
- Copywriting
- Online Writing
- AVS Video Editor
George, South Africa
Detail-Oriented Administrative & Content Support Specialist | Proofreading | Transcription | Document Formatting I help clients turn disorganised information into polished, professional, and easy-to-use content. With experience in administrative support, proofreading, transcription, document formatting, quality checking, and visual content design, I focus on delivering accurate, organised, and professional work that saves clients time and improves presentation quality. I am highly detail-oriented, dependable, and easy to work with. Whether I’m refining documents, transcribing audio, organising data, or creating branded materials, I take pride in producing work that is clear, accurate, and professionally presented. Services I Offer: • Audio transcription (English & Afrikaans) • Proofreading and editing • Grammar, spelling, and clarity checks • Administrative support and data entry • Document formatting and clean-up • Quality assurance and accuracy reviews • Basic bookkeeping and financial data capturing • Graphic design for social media, presentations, flyers, and branded materials As a bilingual English and Afrikaans speaker, I am comfortable working in both languages and can accurately transcribe interviews, meetings, voice notes, and conversations across different accents and speaking styles. Clients appreciate my reliability, responsiveness, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines. I am available for both short-term and long-term projects and would love to support your business with accurate, polished, and professional work.
- Data Entry
- Local Operations
- Software Localization
- Translation
- Accounting
Paarl, South Africa
I'm Clint Kimble — a Certified Accountant, Bookkeeper, and Financial Manager with 20+ years of experience helping small businesses streamline finances, stay tax-compliant, and grow with confidence. I'm certified in Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. 🔍 How I Can Support Your Business:✔ Certified in QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage – I make cloud-based accounting simple and stress-free✔ Financial systems setup and optimization – Speed up reporting and improve decision-making✔ Complete financial management – Budgeting, payroll, compliance, audits, and more✔ Donor fund management – Successfully oversaw $12M+ in international project funding✔ Tax expertise – Structuring, compliance, and filings that support business growth✔ Team leadership & coaching – Built and led remote teams of finance pros, developers, and creatives✔ NGO financial systems – Designed long-lasting solutions still used by leading donor-funded organizations 📌 Key Achievements:• Reduced financial reporting time by 85% for a UK museum through automation• Managed over $2M in emergency relief funds across three African countries• Grew an accounting firm from a solo practice to a 21-person team• Authored 50+ financial policies for nonprofits• Implemented QuickBooks and Xero systems across various organizations• Coached finance teams to operate independently and build long-term sustainability 🗣️ Client Feedback:"Our reporting process was reduced from three weeks to three days, which has allowed us to make more informed decisions as a board."— Chairman, Ben Uri Gallery and Museum 📬 Ready to streamline your finances? Let’s connect and build a smarter financial future for your business. Message me today.
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting Basics
- Accounting Software
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Data Entry
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Xero
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll Accounting
- QuickBooks Online
- Accounts Payable Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Financial Analysis
Kempton Park, South Africa
My mission is to provide the client with best accounting and bookkeeping services for your business. I can offer assistance and advice with accounting/bookkeeping. I am a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and Xero ProAdvisor. I set up clients' accounts from scratch, clean up and manage QuickBooks Online. I remove the load from business owners of figuring out how accounting systems works. Let the Certified professional handle all that for you and you focus on other keys business matters. Whether you are just starting out as one person business or have been running a large company for years. I have the extensive experience your business needs to keep your books in order and help you grow to the next level. Years in business 10 Services I offer in QuickBooks and Xero: • Preparation of financial statements i.e. Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement (to submit to your CPA) • Bank reconciliation -reconciling bank statement and credit cards. Connecting bank feeds and setting rules. • Customisation of invoices and others reports • Accounts clean up • Categorizing transactions • QuickBooks and Xero Setup and maintenance • System migration – to QuickBooks Online and Xero. • Process bills and invoices • Categorise and tracking expenses • QuickBooks training and consulting • Budgeting and Forecasting • LLC Tax calculation and Form 1040-US Tax return • Tax – Sales Tax/VAT and Corporate tax calculation • Projects – Capturing Income and expenses, time sheets for projects to determine project profitability. Job costing. • Calculating Cost of Goods Sold (COGS0 • Inventory management • Management reports • Financial Analysis Industries • Design / Architecture / Engineering • Entertainment • Manufacturing • Real Estate / Developer • Transportation • Construction / Contractors • Distribution • Food and Beverage • IT • Retail & Wholesale Languages • English(fluent)
- Bookkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Chart of Accounts
- Data Entry
- General Ledger
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Xero
- QuickBooks Online
- Data Analysis
- Excel Formula
- Taxes
- Microsoft SQL Server
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