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Audrey N.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$12/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am an accountant, that has experience in small to medium sizes entities. I am used to doing it all. so have skills in all the different parts of a business. 1. Bank reconciliations 2. data capture into your accounts program 3. excel sheets to track products or sales, I can assist 4. If you need help with reconciling your General Ledger or asset register. 5. Depreciation schedules 6.Capturing your supplier invoices into your program 7. monthly reports and graphs Contact me and let me help you

  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Data Entry
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks Enterprise
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Foreign Exchange Market
  • Invoicing
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification
Maliza J.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$35/hr
4.9
12 jobs

I have a passion for business and over the years I have learned a lot regarding the different sides of business. Being very ambitious and creative, I have always been very interested in all aspects of running a business. I have made it my goal to learn everything there is to learn on how to run a business, from sales, hr to finance and the all important marketing. I love to network and to help other people build up their business. I'm very accurate, always meet my deadlines and strive on the ability to keep my clients happy with my think outside the box approach. Love what you do and do what you love!!!!!

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Data Entry
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Financial Statement
  • Sage 50cloud
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Accounts Receivable Management
Precious M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile!! I am a TOP-RATED PLUS freelancer that specializes in accounting and bookkeeping. I help organizations keep properly maintained books that are audit ready. I have experience recording, organizing and maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports mainly Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Journals, Other entry bookings i.e (Interest Income, Extensions, Points, Payoffs, Payouts, Investor contributions, distributions, earnings, Preparing fund-level financial packages including NAV calculations, capital account statements, amortizations, prepayments, company expenses, accruals etc) Categorizing, Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations. I aspire to join your company and willing to do the work to your satisfaction. I am known for my problem solving skills and have worked with small and big companies. I have diverse experience having worked for different Industries from Trusts and Personal Family Finances, Small and Big companies. I have knowledge of handling multi currency accounts. I handle high value accounts and not intimidated by huge cash flows. I am proficient in Quickbooks Online ,including (setting up your QBO and creation of COAs, also hold a Quickbooks Bookkeepng certificate), Mortgage Automator, Active Campaign, Google Sheets, DIP (Digital Invoice Processing) and SAP Systems(FI Module). I specialize on the below Managing Accounts Payables(Purchase Orders, Vendor Invoices and Payments processing) Managing Accounts Receivables(Sales Orders, Estimates, Customer Invoices and Payments) Loans Management (tracking and categorizing income and expenses across multiple properties, reconciling payouts, cleaning fees, draws, payoffs processing ,Preparing fund-level financial packages including NAV calculations, contributions, earnings, distributions, capital account statements. Real Estate and Property management Bookkeeping Entries Categorizations on multiple bank accounts including credit cards Maintaining and creation of Chart of accounts, Vendor and Customer files Handling of Multi Currencies USD, GBP, EUR etc Journal entries processing and Management Bank reconciliations, ledger reconciliations, Prepping Reports and Managing the Balance sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, Trial balance etc Clean Ups of mismatches, inaccuracies and variances from the balance sheet to ensure all your accounting is clean and up to date for accounting integrity and GAAP principles. Why should you hire me: TOP-RATED PLUS Bookkeeper on Upwork. Ability to grasp new concepts within a short period of time. Pro active communication, I am a reliable and dependable team player I assure 100% security and confidentiality of the data provided High-quality service and highly organized I maintain Long-term and trustworthy relationships I am available to chat or for a Teams or Zoom call to understand your needs and I am looking forward to hearing more about your exciting project and how I can help. Regards, Precious

  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Accounting
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Treasury Management
  • SAP FI
  • Journal Entries
  • Expense Reporting
  • Order Processing
Jo L.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$18/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Jo Layley | Accounting Management • Bookkeeping • Financial Analysis I’m an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in accounting management, financial analysis, and full-cycle bookkeeping. With over 15 years in financial services, I’ve supported businesses across multiple sectors—including marketing, Tenders, Imports and retail—by delivering accurate, compliant, and insight-driven financial solutions. My expertise spans QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Zoho, where I’ve led the setup, cleanup, and ongoing maintenance of accounting systems for single and multi-entity businesses, including LLCs and C Corporations. I’m skilled at reconciling bank accounts, managing high-volume payables, multiple bank reconciliations, preparing books for tax filing, and supporting decision-making through financial analysis. * Core Strengths: Accounting system setup & cleanup (QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho) Multi-entity & multi-LLC bookkeeping U.S. tax compliance (non-filing support) Cash flow and expense analysis Chart of Accounts development Payroll and accounts payable management Financial process optimization & automation Bank and payment platform reconciliation I combine a deep understanding of accounting principles with strong analytical and organizational skills, allowing me to deliver financial clarity and improved workflows. I’m highly self-taught and constantly researching new tools, systems, and regulations to provide my clients with the most efficient solutions. If you’re looking for a results-oriented accounting professional who can manage, analyze, and maintain your books with precision, I’d love to support your business.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Xero
  • Journal Entries
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Slack
  • Financial Report
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Zoho Books
  • LSSP PinPoint
  • Gusto
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Stripe
  • Buildertrend
Kim D.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I am a highly experienced accounting and administration GURU offering 20 years combined experience in accounting, administration and personal assistance. I am a Certified bookkeeper (using Xero, QuickBooks and Pastel). I am a Certified Microsoft Word and Excel Office Specialist. My goal is to help businesses improve their systems, this includes (but not limited to) setup, clean-up or daily / weekly input and management. I am ready to take on both quick and more involved, long-term projects. Customer satisfaction is my ultimate priority. I have a strong desire in providing excellent remote bookkeeping services to modern business owners. I will help you any time of the day as long as you need me. I am highly reliable, ethical and client focused. If you've ever said, "My books are a mess" or "I just need help!" then I'm the bookkeeper for you. No books are beyond saving, let me do the hard work for you so you can focus on what matters most - your business! My services include:  Setting up new QuickBooks (Xero and Pastel)  Accounts Payable (Data input, reconciliations and investigation)  Accounts Receivable (Data input, reconciliations and investigation)  Finding, investigating and fixing incorrect transactions  Bank/Credit Card (Data input, reconciliations and investigation)  Financial Reporting  Journal entries (accruals, amortizations, loans)  Payroll Preparation  Month end Reviews and reporting  Budgeting  Advanced Excel knowledge.  Advanced Word knowledge  Data Entry. (Fast and accurate)  Administrative and Secretarial duties.  Data Analysis  Providing workable solutions to everyday problems  Putting processes and procedures in place to ensure continued best practice

  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Balance Sheet
  • Data Entry
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Financial Report
  • Report Writing
  • Inventory Management
  • Invoicing
Muhammad Younus V.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$10/hr
4.1
6 jobs

Clients thrive with my support! I'm a highly motivated virtual assistant with a proven track record of exceeding expectations in social media management, content creation, research using ChatGPT, customer service, and SEO optimization. My background in early childhood education and customer service honed my communication skills, ability to work effectively under pressure, and genuine desire to help others succeed. As a quick learner who thrives on challenges, I'm proficient in various tools like Slack, Trello, social media platforms, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Leveraging my Diploma in Customer Service (Alison) and additional virtual assistant certifications, I can offer a comprehensive suite of services including: Social Media Management Calendar Management Content Creation Research using ChatGPT SEO Optimization Customer Service I excel at independent work and problem-solving. For instance, I increased client efficiency by 50% through a streamlined filing system redesign. My experience in customer service sales further bolsters my communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients. I pride myself on being a reliable communicator, a proactive problem-solver using research tools, and someone who consistently delivers high-quality work. Ready to boost your productivity and online presence? Let's chat!

  • Data Entry
  • Quality Control
  • Email Management
  • Social Media Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Customer Support
  • Project Management
  • Content SEO
  • AI Content Creation
  • ChatGPT
  • SEO Performance

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