Bookkeeping and Accounting Service Providers at Fetola

Who are we looking for?

• Registered companies offering bookkeeping and accounting services available as ad hoc service providers to support the various small businesses on our developmental programmes.
• Specific focus & preference on companies with extensive experience offering bookkeeping and accounting services to small to medium enterprises
• Service Providers with experience using multiple financial management systems (e.g. Sage, Xero; SMEasy, etc.)
• Service Providers with experience in preparing monthly management accounts, annual financial statements and financial reporting advisory & support.

What will you do:

• As a service provider, you will be added to our database for potential matching with the small businesses on our programmes to support with bookkeeping and accounting services as and when required. This will include but is not limited to:
• Financial systems implementation and onboarding of SMEs to accounting systems (Sage, Xero, SMEasy etc).
• Management of financial records and maintenance of financial systems, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, generating reports, and interpreting financial data for SMEs
• Financial health checks of SMEs
• Design and implementation of financial controls of SMEs
• Financial Due Diligence and Development Growth Plans of SMEs.
• Financial Historical Data Collection and Reviews

Who are we?

• Fetola is more than a social enterprise; we are a force for positive change. We have a rich history of success in business start-up and acceleration, helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow and create jobs. We are committed to alleviating unemployment, inequality, and poverty through sustainable SME development. Our innovative approach, diverse programs, investment funds, and strategic partnerships have propelled us to the forefront of impactful change in South Africa.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• You must be a registered business, experienced and reputable in offering Bookkeeping and Accounting Services
• Portfolio of evidence working with SMEs
• Certified partners and affiliations with key professional bodies and organisations.
• Your business must be in operation for at least 3 years
• Have a team well-qualified in financial accounting and tax
• Ability and capacity to juggle multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle unexpected issues. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, providing good customer service – the ability to maintain great and personalised customer service
• Creative problem solvers with attention to detail.