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
✅ Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
✅ Financial Administration & Record Management
✅ Back Costing & Cost Analysis
✅ Profit & Loss Management
✅ Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
✅ Bank, Credit Card & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
✅ Cash Flow Monitoring & Forecasting
✅ Budget Preparation & Variance Analysis
✅ Payroll Processing
✅ Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
✅ Multi-Currency Accounting
✅ Stripe, Wise, PayPal & Payment Processor Reconciliations
✅ Accountant-Ready Working Papers
✅ 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.
Sage 50 Accounting
Bookkeeping
Microsoft Excel
Data Entry
Analytics
PRECISION
Topic Research
Project Management Office
Account Reconciliation
Niell V.
Pretoria, South Africa
$20/hr
4.8
21 jobs
Bookkeeping and Accounting services.
Services available up to balance sheet and management accounts.
Certified advisor for :
- Quickbooks Online
- Sage One
- Xero
Sage
Management Accounting
Microsoft Excel
Intuit QuickBooks
Bookkeeping
Accounting Software
Financial Accounting
Financial Variance Analysis
Financial Report
Budget Management
Financial Analysis
Financial Statement
Xero
Venessa V.
Somerset West, South Africa
$35/hr
4.8
10 jobs
Certified CPA (2020) | B.Comm Honours in Accounting & Tax (2017)
With over 10 years of experience as a Financial Accountant, I provide end-to-end accounting solutions for businesses of all sizes. I specialize in Xero, QuickBooks Online (QBO), and Sage, ensuring seamless financial management, compliance, and reporting. As a QBO & Xero ProAdvisor, I help businesses optimize their accounting systems for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
My Expertise Includes:
✔ Full-Cycle Accounting & Bookkeeping (A/P, A/R, Bank Reconciliations, Aging & Variance Analysis)
✔ Financial Statement Preparation (GAAP, IFRS, IAS Compliance)
✔ Tax Strategy & Compliance (Income Tax & VAT Filing – South Africa & International)
✔ Management Reporting & Budgeting (MIS Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cost Control)
✔ Internal Controls & Process Optimization (Streamlining Accounting Workflows)
✔ Financial Modeling & Advisory Services
I have worked with numerous international clients as a freelance accountant, providing tailored financial solutions to help businesses grow while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. Whether you need ongoing accounting support, tax planning, or financial reporting, I am here to help.
💡 Let’s discuss how I can optimize your financial processes! Contact me today.
Management Accounting
Microsoft Excel
Tax Return
Tax Preparation
Zoho Books
Bookkeeping
Financial Accounting
Intuit QuickBooks
FreshBooks
Financial Reporting
Value-Added Tax
Xero
CPA
Financial Analysis
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:
• 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.
Sage
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Accounting
Accounts Receivable
Account Reconciliation
SAP
Data Entry
Accounts Payable Management
Accounts Payable
Financial Statement
Microsoft Excel
Bookkeeping
Xero
Value-Added Tax
Financial Analysis
Business Consulting
Financial Management
Wallen C.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$40/hr
4.8
132 jobs
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.
Sage
Accounting
Oracle NetSuite
International Taxation
Xero
Content Writing
Scenario Planning
Business Writing
Financial Analysis
QuickBooks Online
Sage 300
Lize V.
Danabaai, South Africa
$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Boring Bookkeeping... is my passion!
I am an Accountant and Bookkeeper with more than 30 years of experience in a wide range of industries, making me the ideal candidate for your company. I will serve you with the utmost dedication, adding value to your company!
I can help set you up on the accounting package of your choice. I will get your bookkeeping up to date and keep it up to date on a monthly basis.
I am perfectionistic with high attention to detail but can also be creative and thinking out of the box.
Sage
Accounting
Intuit QuickBooks
Xero
Bookkeeping
Bank Reconciliation
Chart of Accounts
Report Writing
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