Hire the Best Bookkeepers in Durban, ZA

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Beverley L.

Durban, South Africa

$8/hr
5.0
11 jobs

Hi there, A Top Rated and Versatile Upworker here and i am ready to help you manage, track and organize your records and business financial transactions. Tired of being overwhelmed and need someone to take care of and make more time for your business growth? I am here to help you unload and lessen your task. "Less is More, Let me help you do less" Skills, Platform and Tools: ✔ Bookkeeper VA - Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Sage Accounting, Xero ✔ General Research ✔ Data Entry (eCommerce / Shopify, eBay, Amazon, WordPress, etc.) ✔ MS Excel, Word & Powerpoint ✔Google Workspace (Spreadsheets, Google Docs, Forms, Calendar) WHY CHOOSE ME AMONG OTHERS? ✔Flexible ✔Immediate Response ✔Availability 24/7 ✔Can begin Immediately ✔Generate Quality Output ✔You don't need to hire more people because I can fill multiple roles With these skills, I look forward to being of service to all Upwork Clients wherein my competencies fit best. My goal is to provide top quality, cost-effective, accurate and timely data processing services for my client's satisfaction. I have 21 years' experience working in Office Admin & Accounts. For me, bookkeeping isn’t just a profession—it’s a passion. I genuinely love what I do, and you’ll have a loyal, hardworking, and meticulous accounts professional. Thank you!

  • Accounting Basics
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Data Entry
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Tender Document
  • Construction Estimating
  • Customer Service
  • File Management
Humza T.

Durban, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I am a 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 (CA-SA), USA Tax prep specialist 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 with 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 6 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 professional 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 and tax 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 globally recognised firms 𝐁𝐃𝐎 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜a, 𝐁𝐃𝐎 𝐔𝐊, and private accounting firms in SA and USA. I am a 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚. I specialize in preparing 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 for the US , UK and SA markets. I successfully founded and scaled my own e-commerce store in South Africa, growing its net asset value by over 800%, giving me practical insight into financial strategy, cash flow management, and business growth. I am currently a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor as well, enabling me to provide expert bookkeeping and accounting services for small and medium-sized businesses. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 & 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬: ✔Designing and automating fully robust accounting systems for e-commerce businesses ✔Setting up A2X, Taxomate, Entriwise integrations with accounting software and e-commerce stores ✔Designing and implementing internal controls ✔Automating recurring accounting activities ✔Bank and credit card reconciliation ✔Accounts reconciliation ✔Payroll processing, entries, and reconciliation ✔Adjusting journal entries ✔Financial statement preparation and analysis ✔Sales tax/VAT filing ✔Consolidated financials and branch accounting 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 & 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: ✔Draftworx, QuickBooks (ProAdvisor Certified), Xero ✔Microsoft Excel (Advanced, Financial Modeling, Pivot Tables, Macros) ✔SAP, Oracle, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office ✔TaxDome , MyTaxPrep 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: ✔Assess client needs and current accounting systems ✔Streamline workflows for efficiency and accuracy ✔Provide customized financial reporting and actionable insights ✔ Ensure compliance and monitor business performance 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝: ✔ South Africa ✔United States of America ✔ United Kingdom I deliver precise, timely, and strategic financial services that help businesses grow, optimize profits, and stay compliant. 📅 Schedule a 30-minute consultation via Zoom or Voice Call 📩 Or simply send me a message with your project details — I’ll respond promptly!

  • Bookkeeping
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Investment Research
  • Investment Strategy
  • Ecommerce
  • Amazon Listing
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Accounting
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Cash Flow Modeling
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Accounting Advisory
  • Sales Analytics
  • Operational Planning
  • Income Statement
Pamela V.

Durban, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs

30 years experience - I provide high quality and effective bookkeeping and accounting services for start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses. As a professional accountant/bookkeeper, my number one priority is to help companies and individuals meet their various accounting needs. I specialize in the preparation of Financial Statements, including supporting schedules and budget/forecast models. With over 30 years of experience in the field, I have worked with various Corporations, Sole Proprietors, LLCs, and even global businesses to streamline their accounting processes and provide them with efficient and innovative accounting solutions to achieve financial success. Services I offer: - Bank Reconicilations - Sales and AR Management - Expense Tracking and AP Management - Payroll - Full Cycle Accounting including: Month end closure, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflow Statement. - Budgeting and Forecasting Additionally, I enjoy working within the adminstrative field, as I am extremely organised and meticulous. Tasks I am able to assist with include - - Email Management - Database Management/Data Entry - File/Document Organizing - Scheduling + Calendar Management - Excel/Google Sheets Form, and Document Creation - Internet Research - Production of virtual events on Zoom - Customer Service/Support This is me in a nutshell. Interested? Let me take some of your work off your plate. Let's talk!

  • Bookkeeping
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Receptionist Skills
  • Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Travel Planning
  • Sage
  • Google Workspace
  • Office 365
  • Office & Work Space
  • Office Administration
  • Skype
  • Microsoft Excel
Elizabeth M.

Durban, South Africa

$3/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I’m a highly skilled Virtual Assistant who combines traditional administrative expertise with AI-driven efficiency to help businesses save time, stay organized, and boost productivity. I provide a wide range of services, including: Document preparation, file management, and record keeping Email management, scheduling, and client communication Data analysis, research, and reporting AI-powered task automation to streamline repetitive processes and reduce errors I am detail-oriented, organized, and tech-savvy, with experience leveraging AI tools to automate workflows, draft content, and extract actionable insights. With a typing speed of 100 WPM and excellent written and verbal communication skills, I deliver work quickly, accurately, and professionally. I have a fully equipped home office and am ready to start immediately. My goal is to take care of the behind-the-scenes operations so you can focus on growing your business efficiently. Let’s connect and discuss how I can bring value to your team using both traditional VA skills and AI-powered solutions!

  • Virtual Assistance
  • Email Communication
Kim A.

Durban, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Effective communicator seeking an opportunity to leverage an administrative and finance skill set within a progressive company. Highly organized, detailed and conscientious self-starter, able to strategize and prioritize effectively. A solid base of knowledge in various business environments and easily adaptable to new ones. I am a highly motivated individual with an aim to achieve success in all areas of my life. I produce work of high ethic and am willing to go the extra mile to equip myself with the skills and passion required to achieve the goals I have set for myself.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Invoicing
  • Management Accounting
  • Administrate
  • Human Resource Management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Odoo

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