Hire the Best Financial Accountants in Johannesburg, ZA

I help business owners and management teams improve profitability, manage cash flow, and make better decisions through financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic finance support. With experience in finance leadership and operational businesses, I provide practical financial insights that help companies understand where they are today, where they are heading, and what actions will create the most value. Services include financial modelling, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, business analysis, KPI dashboards, working capital management, and Fractional CFO support.

I run an AI powered back office for business brokers and M&A advisors. I handle 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 — SDE, EBITDA multiples, asset-based, and income-approach models tailored to your industry and deal size - Buy-Side & Sell-Side Due Diligence — 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 — identifying acquisition targets, comparable sales data, and market positioning - AI-Powered Business Analysis — I use automation to compress research timelines and deliver sharper insights faster than traditional analysts - Financial Consulting for Banks & Brokers — pitch decks, CIMs, buyer/seller calls, and advisory support I've worked with clients across financial services, banking, and SME consulting. Key existing clients are JRC Advisors, Acquire Care, and Pulmis Trading Group.

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: • Maintain accurate accounting records • Improve financial visibility and decision-making • Ensure tax and regulatory compliance • Streamline finance and reporting processes • Meet statutory deadlines with confidence Services I provide: ✓ Full bookkeeping services ✓ Monthly management accounts ✓ Annual financial statements ✓ VAT, PAYE, UIF and income tax returns ✓ Tax compliance and SARS submissions ✓ Payroll administration ✓ CIPC annual returns ✓ Outsourced accounting and finance function ✓ Business advisory and financial consulting ✓ Budgeting and cash flow management ✓ Business plans and funding support Software & Systems: • Sage (Sage X3, Pastel Accounting & Payroll, Sage Business Cloud Accounting) • Draftworx • CaseWare • SAP • Microsoft Excel (Advanced) • Microsoft Power BI • Great Plains • Finnivo Consolidation Suite • LoanIQ (MISYS) • Audit Software (ACL, AS II, STAR) Why clients work with me: • Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 15+ years of experience • Strong technical accounting and tax expertise • Extensive financial services and corporate finance background • Detail-oriented, analytical and results-driven • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines • 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.

Hi, I’m Tshepo - a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) with Big 4 and listed company experience now working closely with founders, CFOs, and SMEs to turn complex financial numbers into clear and decision-ready insights. I have 13 years of experience in financial reporting, corporate finance, and strategic advisory across energy, infrastructure, and SaaS sectors. I help companies, CFOs, and entrepreneurs streamline operations and decision-making by blending finance precision with AI automation and making reporting faster, smarter, and investor-ready. Selected outcomes from my work: * Scaled a wholesale diesel company's revenue 15x through improved financial reporting and fundraising. * Through building relationships with funders, raised $10 million for one of my biggest clients and this funding bolstered the client's revenue and profitability from $30 million to $70 million in 3 years * Reduced monthly reporting timelines for most of my clients by 30 - 40% through process redesign and automation * Helped founders and CFO's regain confidence in their numbers by simplifying and structuring reporting What I Deliver: Financial Modeling & Analysis * Dynamic Excel and Python-powered models for forecasting, valuations, and scenario analysis. * Specializations include PPP financial models, SaaS growth models, and M&A deal structures. * Incorporate bankability ratios (DSCR, LLCR, PLCR), IRR/EIRR, and Value-for-Money frameworks. Financial Reporting & IFRS/GAAP Compliance * Accurate management reporting, month-end closes, audit support, and investor presentations. * Align models with IFRS, GAAP, and international tax frameworks for cross-border operations. Automation with Python & ChatGPT * Automate reconciliations, journal entries, and financial consolidations. * Extract and clean data from PDFs, Excel sheets, and APIs using Python scripts. Custom AI Tools & Streamlit Apps * Built finance-specific AI tools (invoice extractors, CSV analyzers, dashboard generators). * Integrated ChatGPT, LangChain, or OpenAI API to create intelligent finance assistants. Business Advisory & ESG Integration * Develop investor dashboards and KPI systems aligned with ESG performance metrics. * Guide businesses through M&A due diligence, PPP feasibility, and sustainability reporting. Why Clients Choose Me ✅ CA-level precision – numbers that investors and boards can trust. ✅ Tech-driven efficiency – faster turnaround using AI and Python. ✅ Strategic insight – more than compliance; I help drive growth and value. ✅ Proactive communication – clear updates, transparent timelines, reliable results. 🏆 Recent Example Developed a Python + Excel workflow that extracts invoice data from PDFs and converts it into clean CSV outputs. 👉 Result: reduced manual data entry time by 90%, improved reporting accuracy, and automated reconciliation.

Most growing businesses do not just need a bookkeeper. They need someone who can look at the numbers, the stock, the systems, the reconciliations and the month-end process — and tell them where the business is leaking time, profit or sanity. That is the work I do. I help inventory-heavy and systems-heavy businesses clean up their accounting, stock, costings, workflows and reporting. My best work is with eCommerce, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, import/export and distribution businesses that have outgrown basic bookkeeping and now need proper finance operations. I am Xero certified, QuickBooks Online certified, A2X certified and Bill dot com certified. I am also a Cin7 referral partner, with experience across Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, NetSuite, Cin7, A2X, Shopify, Amazon, Dext, ApprovalMax, Bill, Stripe, PayPal and Excel. In plain English, I help businesses where sales are happening, stock is moving, suppliers are being paid, customers are ordering, payment gateways are clearing and everyone is busy — but the numbers are sitting in the corner looking suspicious. WHO I WORK BEST WITH I work best with growing businesses that have stock, systems and operational complexity. That includes eCommerce, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, import/export and distribution companies. I am especially useful when: * Your stock system and accounting system do not agree * Your COGS is unclear or unreliable * Your margins need detective work * Your month-end close takes too long * Your payment gateways are not reconciling cleanly * Your reports arrive too late to help anyone make decisions * Your inventory, accounting and sales platforms are not speaking the same language * Excel is being asked to perform miracles it never signed up for WHAT I DO BEST * Month-end close: reconciliations, journals, review files and reporting packs * Accounting cleanup: fixing messy Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or NetSuite files * Inventory accounting: stock movements, COGS, landed costs, margins and slow-moving stock * eCommerce accounting: Shopify, Amazon, A2X, Stripe, PayPal and payment-gateway reconciliations * Manufacturing accounting: raw materials, WIP, finished goods, job costing and production cost visibility * Wholesale and distribution accounting: supplier costs, multi-location inventory, reorder planning and margin reporting * AP and AR workflows: Bill, supplier bills, customer invoices, collections and payment controls * System setup and process improvement: chart of accounts, tracking categories, workflows, SOPs and integrations * Management reporting: clear financial reports that explain what is happening, not just what happened THE STACK I LIVE IN * Accounting: Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, NetSuite * Inventory and operations: Cin7, A2X, Shopify, Amazon, inventory workflows * AP and approvals: Bill, Dext, ApprovalMax * Payments and merchant accounts: Stripe, PayPal, Shopify Payments, Amazon settlements * Reporting and analysis: Excel, Google Sheets, management reports, KPI packs * Process improvement: SOPs, month-end checklists, reconciliation files and workflow documentation HOW I WORK My style is practical, clear and hands-on. I work inside your tools, clean up what needs cleaning, document the process properly, and leave you with a system that real people can actually follow. No accounting theatre. No unnecessary jargon. No 40-tab spreadsheet monster unless it really earns its keep. I am not only interested in producing neat accounts after the damage is done. I like building the system that stops the damage from happening in the first place. If your business has stock that does not agree with the system, margins that are unclear, reports that arrive after the decision has already been made, or a month-end process held together by memory, coffee and hope, send me a message. That is exactly the kind of problem I enjoy solving.

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