Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper / Credit Controller (Xero Expert)

Location: Remote - Open to candidates in South Africa, Latin America, Phillipines

Employment Type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Credit Controller with strong accounting knowledge and hands-on Xero experience. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the credit control function while supporting broader bookkeeping, reconciliation, reporting, and management accounting responsibilities.

This role requires someone analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and confident managing debtor relationships while maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control & Accounts Receivable

Plan, manage, and execute the full credit control process
Monitor debtor ageing and proactively follow up on outstanding payments
Maintain accurate debtor ledgers and account records
Resolve invoice disputes and reconcile customer accounts
Improve cash flow through structured collection strategies

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial transactions
Maintain general ledger entries in Xero
Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Assist with month-end processes
Ensure financial records are audit-ready

Data Analytics & Reporting

Analyse debtor trends and payment behaviour
Provide reporting on cash flow, ageing analysis, and collections performance
Prepare financial summaries and insights for management

Management Accounting (Advantageous)

Assist with budgeting and forecasting
Support preparation of management reports
Provide variance analysis and financial insights
Contribute to financial process improvements

Invoicing

Generate and issue invoices accurately and timeously
Ensure correct VAT/tax treatment where applicable
Maintain structured invoicing systems

Minimum Requirements

5+ years’ experience in bookkeeping and credit control
Strong working knowledge of Xero (non-negotiable)
Solid understanding of accounting principles
Experience with bank reconciliations and ledger management
Strong Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills for debtor follow-ups