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Thandiwe N.

Durban North, South Africa

$40/hr
4.9
84 jobs

I support buyers, investors, and founders with due diligence, valuation, financial modeling, and acquisition analysis. Over the last 8+ years, Iโ€™ve worked across M&A, private equity, small business buyouts, roll-up strategies, and capital raises, helping clients assess risk, test value, and make clearer deal decisions. My work is used to support negotiations, diligence, investor materials, and transaction-ready analysis. My main focus areas: ๐Ÿ”น M&A & Due Diligence โ€“ Buy-side and sell-side support, including QoE analysis, CIM redlining, EBITDA/SDE adjustments, deal sourcing review, IOI/LOI prep, and risk flagging. ๐Ÿ”น Valuations & Modeling โ€“ DCF, LBO, and scenario-driven 3-statement models, equity waterfalls, and business valuation reports that hold up under diligence. ๐Ÿ”น Private Equity & Capital Structures โ€“ GP/LP waterfall models, return simulations, fund structuring, and private credit capital stack modeling for GPs, LPs, and roll-up strategies. ๐Ÿ”น Real Estate & Infrastructure โ€“ IRR/NPV-based underwriting, feasibility studies, market comps, cap rate sensitivity, and investor return analysis across multifamily, self-storage, industrial, and renewables. ๐Ÿ”น Investor Materials โ€“ Pitch decks, investment memorandums (IMs), capital raise one-pagers, and performance dashboards that communicate the story behind the numbers. Top Skills: 1. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) 2. Financial Modeling & Forecasting 3. Business Valuation (DCF, LBO, Comps, Precedents) 4. Due Diligence (Buy-side & Sell-side) 5. Quality of Earnings (QoE) 6. Private Equity & Fund Structuring 7. Real Estate Financial Modeling 8. Pro Forma & Scenario Analysis 9. Capital Raising Materials (Pitch Decks, Teasers, IMs) 10. Investment Analysis & Financial Planning ๐Ÿ’ป Tools I Use Axial (My Personal Favorite) | Tracxn | Google Sheets | Power BI | Bloomberg Terminal | FactSet | CoStar | PropertyShark | Canva | LoopNet | Seeking Alpha | Excel | DataTree | Canva

  • Due Diligence
  • Financial Analysis
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Business Valuation
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Financial Modeling
  • Real Estate Financial Modeling
  • Financial Projection
  • Forecasting
  • Pro Forma Statement
  • Investment Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Business Analysis
  • Financial Planning
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Quality Audit
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Cash Flow Modeling
  • Investment Preparation
  • Microsoft Excel
Niell V.

Pretoria, South Africa

$20/hr
4.8
20 jobs

Bookkeeping and Accounting services. Services available up to balance sheet and management accounts. Certified advisor for : - Quickbooks Online - Sage One - Xero

  • Financial Accounting
  • Sage
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Software
  • Financial Variance Analysis
  • Financial Report
  • Budget Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Statement
  • Management Accounting
  • Xero
Audrey K.

Bothaville, South Africa

$18/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I help small businesses gain clarity and control over their finances through accurate bookkeeping, financial administration, back costing, profit and loss management, and detailed financial reporting. With extensive experience supporting businesses across multiple industries, I specialize in maintaining clean, audit-ready financial records that improve data accuracy, strengthen financial integrity, and support informed business decisions. My focus is on delivering reliable financial information that helps business owners understand profitability, manage cash flow, and achieve sustainable growth. What I Can Do for Your Business โœ… Full-Cycle Bookkeeping โœ… Financial Administration & Record Management โœ… Back Costing & Cost Analysis โœ… Profit & Loss Management โœ… Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable โœ… Bank, Credit Card & Balance Sheet Reconciliations โœ… Cash Flow Monitoring & Forecasting โœ… Budget Preparation & Variance Analysis โœ… Payroll Processing โœ… Financial Reporting & Management Accounts โœ… Multi-Currency Accounting โœ… Stripe, Wise, PayPal & Payment Processor Reconciliations โœ… Accountant-Ready Working Papers โœ… VAT, GST & BAS Support Software Expertise Xero Certified Associate (Level 1) QuickBooks Online Microsoft Excel (Advanced Reporting & Budget Analysis) Google Sheets Stripe Wise PayPal My Approach I take pride in delivering accurate, organized, and timely financial information that business owners can trust. From reconciling accounts and preparing detailed profit and loss reports to creating management worksheets and supporting schedules, I ensure your financial records remain complete, compliant, and ready for your accountant or auditor. My work helps clients: Improve financial accuracy Maintain organized bookkeeping systems Monitor profitability effectively Strengthen cash flow management Reduce reporting errors Make informed business decisions with confidence Certifications Xero Associate Certification (Level 1) Currently Completing Xero Professional Certification (Level 2) Business Bookkeeping Fundamentals Business Compliance Essentials Mastering Accounts Payable Mastering Accounts Receivable Reconciliations for Bookkeeping Essential Bookkeeping Journals Analyzing the Income Statement Understanding the Balance Sheet Mastering Management Accounts Introduction to Company Income Tax Why Work With Me? In addition to my bookkeeping expertise, I bring over 44 years of experience in administration, office management, operations, training, and team leadership. This broad business background allows me to understand both the financial and operational aspects of running a successful business. I am committed to providing professional, reliable, and proactive support while helping businesses maintain accurate financial records and improve profitability. If you're looking for a dependable bookkeeper who can deliver clean financial data, detailed reporting, and practical financial insights, I'd be happy to discuss how I can support your business. I look forward to helping your business succeed.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Entry
  • Analytics
  • PRECISION
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Topic Research
  • Project Management Office
  • Account Reconciliation
Clint K.

Paarl, South Africa

$20/hr
4.3
15 jobs

I'm Clint Kimble โ€” 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. ๐Ÿ” How I Can Support Your Business:โœ” Certified in QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage โ€“ I make cloud-based accounting simple and stress-freeโœ” Financial systems setup and optimization โ€“ Speed up reporting and improve decision-makingโœ” Complete financial management โ€“ Budgeting, payroll, compliance, audits, and moreโœ” Donor fund management โ€“ Successfully oversaw $12M+ in international project fundingโœ” Tax expertise โ€“ Structuring, compliance, and filings that support business growthโœ” Team leadership & coaching โ€“ Built and led remote teams of finance pros, developers, and creativesโœ” NGO financial systems โ€“ Designed long-lasting solutions still used by leading donor-funded organizations ๐Ÿ“Œ Key Achievements:โ€ข Reduced financial reporting time by 85% for a UK museum through automationโ€ข Managed over $2M in emergency relief funds across three African countriesโ€ข Grew an accounting firm from a solo practice to a 21-person teamโ€ข Authored 50+ financial policies for nonprofitsโ€ข Implemented QuickBooks and Xero systems across various organizationsโ€ข Coached finance teams to operate independently and build long-term sustainability ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 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."โ€” Chairman, Ben Uri Gallery and Museum ๐Ÿ“ฌ Ready to streamline your finances? Letโ€™s connect and build a smarter financial future for your business. Message me today.

  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounting Basics
  • Accounting Software
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Xero
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Financial Analysis
Mphatso M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I worked in M&A advisory under an award-winning business broker at JRC Advisors, where I handled valuation, due diligence, and deal research on the sell side everyday. I bring real transactional experience and youthful intent to every business engagement. I'm also very good at sales! What I do for clients: - Business Valuation โ€” SDE, EBITDA multiples, asset-based, and income-approach models tailored to your industry and deal size - Buy-Side & Sell-Side Due Diligence โ€” financial statement analysis, risk flagging, quality of earnings, and deal memos that help you close or walk away with confidence - M&A Research & Target Sourcing โ€” identifying acquisition targets, comparable sales data, and market positioning - AI-Powered Business Analysis โ€” I use automation to compress research timelines and deliver sharper insights faster than traditional analysts - Financial Consulting for Banks & Brokers โ€” pitch decks, CIMs, buyer/seller calls, and advisory support I've worked with clients across financial services, banking, and SME consulting. My focus is precision and speed โ€” you get work that's deal-ready, not draft-ready. Who I work best with: business brokers, private equity scouts, entrepreneurs evaluating acquisitions, lenders underwriting deals, and financial consulting firms needing overflow capacity. Let's talk about your deal.

  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Sales
  • Real Estate
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant
  • Escrow Agreement
  • Cold Call
  • AI Consulting
  • Lead Generation
  • Claude
Refilwe M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) registered with SAICA and a professional tax practitioner with over 15 years of experience helping business owners, SMEs, and established companies manage their accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting requirements. I provide reliable outsourced accounting and finance solutions that allow business owners to focus on growing their businesses while remaining compliant and maintaining accurate financial records. My experience spans financial services, banking, lending, treasury, securitisation, corporate finance, retail and business banking, property development and investment, business funding, and financial consulting. I have also led finance teams, managed budgeting processes, and prepared financial statements in accordance with international reporting standards. I help clients: โ€ข Maintain accurate accounting records โ€ข Improve financial visibility and decision-making โ€ข Ensure tax and regulatory compliance โ€ข Streamline finance and reporting processes โ€ข Meet statutory deadlines with confidence Services I provide: โœ“ Full bookkeeping services โœ“ Monthly management accounts โœ“ Annual financial statements โœ“ VAT, PAYE, UIF and income tax returns โœ“ Tax compliance and SARS submissions โœ“ Payroll administration โœ“ CIPC annual returns โœ“ Outsourced accounting and finance function โœ“ Business advisory and financial consulting โœ“ Budgeting and cash flow management โœ“ Business plans and funding support Software & Systems: โ€ข Sage (Sage X3, Pastel Accounting & Payroll, Sage Business Cloud Accounting) โ€ข Draftworx โ€ข CaseWare โ€ข SAP โ€ข Microsoft Excel (Advanced) โ€ข Microsoft Power BI โ€ข Great Plains โ€ข Finnivo Consolidation Suite โ€ข LoanIQ (MISYS) โ€ข Audit Software (ACL, AS II, STAR) Why clients work with me: โ€ข Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 15+ years of experience โ€ข Strong technical accounting and tax expertise โ€ข Extensive financial services and corporate finance background โ€ข Detail-oriented, analytical and results-driven โ€ข Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines โ€ข Clear communication and professional service delivery I work with both South African and international clients and understand the importance of accuracy, responsiveness, and delivering work on time. My goal is not only to ensure compliance but also to provide meaningful financial insights that help clients make better business decisions. If you are looking for a trusted accounting professional who can deliver accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and practical business advice, I would be happy to assist.

  • Financial Accounting
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Account Reconciliation
  • SAP
  • Data Entry
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Accounts Payable
  • Financial Statement
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bookkeeping
  • Xero
  • Sage
  • Value-Added Tax
  • Financial Analysis
  • Business Consulting
  • Financial Management

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