Finance Officer

Minimum Requirements:

• Higher Certificate/Diploma in Bookkeeping, ICB, or equivalent
• A minimum of 3–5 years' bookkeeping experience, ideally including full-function accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Demonstrable, hands‑on proficiency in Xero
• Solid working knowledge of South African VAT and general accounting compliance requirements
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working across multiple financial systems
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when processing financial data
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to follow up on payments professionally with clients
• Prior experience in an operations, facilities, or maintenance services environment
• Experience supporting month-end processes

Main Accountabilities:

• Process client invoices in Xero for the Operations & Maintenance department, ensuring accuracy of line items, VAT treatment, and billing terms
• Follow up proactively on outstanding client payments, maintaining an up‑to‑date debtors' age analysis and escalating overdue accounts as needed
• Load and process supplier payments in Xero and the relevant banking platform, in line with internal approval and authorisation controls
• Create and reconcile bills from pre‑loaded and approved purchase orders, matching them correctly to statements and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records in Xero for all O&M transactions, including bank reconciliations and general ledger allocations
• Respond to client and supplier queries relating to invoices, statements, and payments in a timely and professional manner
• Prepare regular debtors and creditors reports for the Finance Manager

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