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 Recruit'd Recruiter