I am a Remote Bookkeeper and AR/AP Specialist with over 12 years of experience supporting small and growing businesses with accurate bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing, and client follow-ups.
I work extensively with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Pastel, and Excel, handling bank and credit card reconciliations, AR/AP aging, payment allocations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and month-end reporting.
I have managed accounts for over 300 clients and consistently achieved up to 90% collections before the next billing cycle. Through structured follow-ups and negotiated payment plans, I have also recovered 75% of previously written-off balances.
I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in fully remote environments. I communicate clearly with clients and teams and maintain clean, audit-ready records at all times.
Services I offer:
• Full-cycle bookkeeping
• Accounts Receivable & client follow-ups
• Accounts Payable & vendor payments
• Bank & credit card reconciliations
• Invoicing, collections & aging reports
• Month-end close & financial reporting
Top Skills & Tools
Bookkeeping | Accounts Receivable (AR) | Accounts Payable (AP) | Bank Reconciliation | Credit Card Reconciliation | Invoicing | Collections & Client Follow-Ups | AR/AP Aging Reports | Month-End Close | Financial Reporting | QuickBooks Online | Xero | Sage Pastel | Excel | Google Sheets | Remote Accounting Support
I am available to start immediately and can work across all time zones.
Xero
Microsoft Excel
Accounting Basics
Accounts Receivable Management
Debt Collection
QuickBooks Online
Collections Framework
Bookkeeping
Accounts Payable Management
Bank Reconciliation
PayPal
Lawpay
Vane M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$15/hr
5.0
22 jobs
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Hello and welcome!
Are you looking for reliable bookkeeping support so you can focus on growing your business? Managing finances while running operations can be overwhelming—I’m here to make it easier.
With 9+ years of experience as a Top Rated bookkeeper, I specialize in helping small businesses and international NGOs streamline their financial systems, stay compliant, and gain clarity through accurate reporting.
My Services
✅ Bookkeeping & Accounting
✅ Cleanup and catch-up work
✅ Setting up and maintaining bookkeeping systems
✅ Accounts Payable & Receivable management
✅ Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations
✅ Month-end and Year-end Closing Entries
✅ Financial Statements & Reporting
✅ Financial Analysis
✅ Journal Entries
✅ Payroll Management
Software Expertise
✅ QuickBooks Online & Desktop
✅ Wave Accounting
✅ Xero
✅ Zoho Books
✅ NetSuite
✅ Google Sheets
✅ Slack
✅ Notion
✅ Asana
Why Clients Choose Me
⭐ Detail-oriented and highly organized
⭐ Reliable and responsive communication
⭐ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
⭐ Commitment to accuracy and deadlines
⭐ Experience working with international clients and remote teams
⭐ Ability to simplify complex financial information into actionable insights
Whether you need monthly bookkeeping, account reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll support, or a complete cleanup of your books, I am ready to help.
📩 Let's discuss your bookkeeping needs and create a solution tailored to your business.
I look forward to helping you build stronger financial systems and achieve your business goals.
Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting Basics
Account Reconciliation
Accounts Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
Tax Preparation
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Administrative Support
QuickBooks Online
Accounts Payable Management
Wave Accounting
Accounts Receivable Management
Financial Analysis
Virtual Assistance
Felistas N.
Nairobi, Kenya
$80/hr
5.0
17 jobs
When your business operates across borders, your accounting and tax obligations do not follow one rulebook. They follow several, and the cost of getting them wrong is not just a late fee. It is regulatory exposure across multiple jurisdictions, missed deductions, misclassified income, and financials that will not hold up when a bank, investor, or tax authority looks closely.
I am CPA Felistas Njihia, a Senior Auditor and Financial Analyst with over 8 years of experience in cross-border accounting, international tax compliance, IFRS financial reporting, and audit. I work with founders, remote-first companies, e-commerce businesses, and foreign-owned entities that operate across the US, Canada, and Australia and need their books, tax filings, and financial statements built to withstand scrutiny in every jurisdiction they touch.
My cross-border compliance work covers:
Form 5472 and pro forma Form 1120 filings for foreign-owned US single-member LLCs treated as disregarded entities under IRC Section 6038A mandatory regardless of income or activity, with a $25,000 IRS penalty for non-compliance. US federal and state tax preparation, including Forms 1040-NR, 1120, and 1065 for non-resident owners and foreign-owned entities.
Canadian tax compliance, including T1 and T2 filings, GST/HST reporting, and cross-border advisory for businesses operating on both sides of the US-Canada border.
Australian bookkeeping and reporting, including BAS preparation, GST reconciliation, and Xero-based financial management for Australian entities.
IFRS and US GAAP financial statements prepared for investors, lenders, and audit standards. Multi-currency and multi-entity reconciliations across QuickBooks Online and Xero. Full audit engagement management from planning through to final reporting for portfolios of up to 20 clients simultaneously.
What separates me from most accountants on Upwork is audit-level judgment applied to every engagement, not just the ones that say "audit" in the title.
I do not just post transactions.
I review supporting documents.
I assess risk and inconsistencies.
I flag issues early. I close loops.
I work as if your financials will be reviewed by tax authorities: IRS, CRA, ATO investors, banks, and regulators. Because across the clients I serve, they often are.
My engagements are fixed-scope and fixed-fee wherever possible. You know what you are getting, what it costs, and when it is delivered. No hourly surprises. No scope creep.
The tools I work in daily include QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Sage Intacct, Zoho Books, WaveApps, Hubdoc, Dext, ApprovalMax, and Bill for accounting and bookkeeping workflows. For audit engagements I work in CaseWare and AuditBoard. For financial reporting and analysis I use Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, Microsoft Power BI, and Tableau.
For US tax preparation, I work with Drake Tax and TaxSlayer across individual and corporate filings, including Forms 1040, 1040-NR, 1120, 1065, and 5472.
For Canadian tax compliance, I use TaxCycle and ProFile for T1 personal, T2 corporate, T3, and GST/HST filings via CRA EFILE and NETFILE.
For Australian compliance, I work with Xero Tax and LodgeiT for BAS preparation, GST reconciliation, and ATO lodgement, alongside MYOB for Australian entity bookkeeping.
I am a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and work comfortably across cloud-based, multi-currency, and multi-entity accounting environments used by remote-first and international businesses.
If your business touches more than one country and you need your accounting, tax, and financial reporting handled with discipline, accuracy, and accountability across every jurisdiction it operates in, let us get to work.
AI Consulting
Finance & Accounting
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Financial Model
Budget Management
Tax Preparation
Business Consulting
Financial Audit
GAAP
Budget Proposal
Financial Reporting
Tax Return
Valuation
Certified Tax Preparer
Tax Planning & Advisory
QuickBooks Online
Management Accounting
Esther M.
Nakuru, Kenya
$15/hr
5.0
32 jobs
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 | 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀t
Expert in QuickBooks & Xero Accounting
Accurate Bookkeeping | Cash Flow Forecasting | Budget Management
Comprehensive Accounting Support for Businesses & Nonprofits
Hi, I’m Esther – Your Trusted Accounting Partner!
As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 10 years of experience in accounting and auditing, I help businesses maintain accurate books, achieve financial clarity, and make data-driven decisions.
I’ve supported clients from diverse industries retail, laundry, education, and nonprofit organizations both locally and internationally. My focus is in providing efficient, reliable, and fully compliant accounting solutions tailored to your business goals.
With a deep command of QuickBooks, Excel, and financial systems, I bring the precision of a CPA and the mindset of a business strategist to every project.
𝗠𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 & 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀
✅ Full-Service Bookkeeping – From transaction entry to reconciliation
✅ Financial Reporting – Monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
✅ Cash Flow Forecasting & Budgeting – For smarter financial planning
✅ Payroll Management – Accurate, compliant, and stress-free
✅ Audit Preparation – Organized books ready for external review
✅ Accounting System Setup & Cleanup – QuickBooks and Xero optimization
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲?
✅ Accuracy & Reliability – CPA-level precision in every report
✅ Timely Delivery – Your books, always updated and ready
✅ Customized Approach – Tailored solutions for every business size
✅ Long-Term Partnership – Focused on helping you grow sustainably
✅ Confidentiality Guaranteed – Your financial data is always secure
𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲
QuickBooks Online | Xero | Excel | Google Sheets | Zoho Books | Wave | Hubdoc | Dext
𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Discovery & Assessment – Understanding your current books and needs
System Setup or Cleanup – Establishing a clean and efficient structure
Bookkeeping & Reporting – Keeping everything organized and current
Review & Financial Insights – Analyzing results for better decisions
Ongoing Support – Continuous updates and advisory when you need it
Let’s make your finances simple, organized, and growth-ready!
Whether you need ongoing bookkeeping, financial reports, or cash flow management, I’ll ensure your business runs with full financial clarity.
Hire Me Now | Let’s Discuss Your Project
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀:
CPA | Accountant | Bookkeeping Expert | QuickBooks & Xero Specialist | Payroll & Compliance | Financial Reporting | Budgeting & Forecasting | Audit Preparation | Nonprofit Accounting | Cash Flow Management
Xero
Financial Accounting
Intuit QuickBooks
Account Reconciliation
Financial Audit
Bookkeeping
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
Account Management
QuickBooks Online
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Google Workspace
File Management
Gilbert L.
Nairobi, Kenya
$35/hr
5.0
72 jobs
Hello,
I am a Top rated Accountant with over 5 years of accounting and bookkeeping services for companies remotely. My clients on Upwork describe me as professional and reliable with 100% job success so far. "This was very professional work with timely communication and thorough output."
My past corporate experience working with multinational firms as a management accountant has equipped me with invaluable accounting and finance experience ranging from reporting, inventory management, Tax filing & compliance, payroll processing and budgeting. On top of this, I have learned to work with teams from diverse backgrounds, to communicate clearly and to plan my time well.
I specialize on the following areas on Upwork :
1). Bank Reconciliations
2). Set up Chart of Accounts
3). Accounts Receivable and Payable Management
4). Books clean-up and reclassification of income and expenses
5). Complete bookkeeping services using Wave, Intuit QuickBooks, Zoho, Xero, PropertyWare, Netsuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, among others
6). Property / Real estate bookkeeping using Yardi Voyager, PropertyWare, Resman
7). Reporting: Income statement, balance sheet and cashflow statement preparation
8). Ecommerce bookkeeping : Shopify, Amazon
9). Bookkeeping in Google sheets and advance Excel
10). Advanced Excel and google sheets: Pivot tables, Lookup, Array and Query Functions
I am a professional, reliable freelancer, easy to work with and partner for long-term work.
Thanks,
Gilbert L
Xero
Microsoft Excel
Bank Reconciliation
Zoho Books
Chart of Accounts
Balance Sheet
Invoicing
Intuit QuickBooks
Administrative Support
Accounts Payable Management
Google Sheets
Bookkeeping
English
Accounts Receivable Management
Charles N.
Nairobi, Kenya
$4/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Experienced Bookkeeper | 10 Years in Accounting | Xero & Sage Intacct Specialist (Sage Certified) | Ramp Certified | Receipt Bot Expert
With a decade of hands-on experience in bookkeeping and financial operations, I help businesses establish clean, reliable, and audit-ready financial records. I provide end-to-end bookkeeping support, process optimization, and clear reporting to ensure your business has accurate numbers for decision-making.
I am highly skilled in Xero and Sage Intacct, including advanced modules and multi-entity environments, and I hold Sage Certification. I have extensive experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end processes.
I am also Ramp Certified, enabling me to streamline spend management workflows, automate expense handling, and integrate Ramp seamlessly into your accounting system. In addition, I leverage Receipt Bot to automate document capture and data extraction, helping clients reduce manual workload and improve accuracy.
Core competencies include:
- Full-cycle bookkeeping
- Bank, credit card, and digital wallet reconciliations
- Xero and Sage Intacct setup, cleanup, and ongoing support
- Ramp expense management and card program workflows
- AP/AR management and vendor processing
- Month-end close and financial reporting
- Automation of bookkeeping workflows (including Receipt Bot)
My focus is accuracy, timeliness, and streamlined processes that make your finance operations more efficient. If you need a dependable bookkeeper who understands both the numbers and the systems behind them, I would be glad to support you.
Xero
Bookkeeping
Management Consulting
Accounting
Analytical Presentation
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