Bookkeeper / Credit Controller (Xero Expert)

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