Finance Officer

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Job Ref:

DBN000011/NC

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R25,000

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking to appoint a Finance Officer to support the Operations & Maintenance department's financial administration. This role will take ownership of the department's day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero, covering the full client invoicing and payment cycle, and will work closely with the Finance Manager to keep the department's accounts accurate, up to date, and audit-ready.

POSITION INFO:
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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