Bookkeeper/Financial Operations Specialist at Helderberg Personnel

--Powermax General Electrical Merchants Ltd--

Job Description

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.  

Job Industry

Finance, Accounting And Assurance Services

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Managing and executing payment reconciliations across three entities, including bulk uploads (with one company running weekly invoicing for ±400 clients)
  • Compiling batch payment schedules and performing reconciliations for corporate accounts
  • Creating, executing, and managing debit order runs
  • Handling end-to-end client onboarding and offboarding on Xero, including profile setup, invoicing schedules, and contract record-keeping
  • Processing and reconciling inter-company transfers and multi-entity accounts
  • Compiling and presenting timely, accurate financial reports to the CEO
  • Managing aged receivables, credit control, and structured debt agreements
  • Assisting with preparation and documentation for CIPC and SARS eFiling submissions
  • Collaborating effectively with external accountants and auditors to fulfill year-end and statutory requirements

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Business Management
  • 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, with advanced proficiency in Xero (Xero a definite adv)
  • Proven experience with SARS eFiling and statutory preparation
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel and OneDrive
  • Experience using Trello or similar workflow/project management tools is an added bonus
  • Demonstrated capability handling high-volume invoicing and multi-entity reconciliations
  • Fast-thinking, highly organized, and patient, with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in professional client interactions


Application Process

Close Date

15/11/2026