Finance & Accounts Officer (Zoho Books), Cape Town

Job Description
Finance & Accounts Officer (Zoho Books)
Role Purpose
Why This Role Exists

This role exists to ensure that Ello Technology’s financial operations are accurate, structured, and consistently maintained across multiple entities.

You will own the day-to-day finance function across three related businesses — Ello Technology, Ello Apple, and Glasshouse Group — ensuring that each entity’s books are clean, separate, compliant, and audit-ready at all times.

This is a hands-on execution role for someone who is detail-driven, structured, and disciplined. Your success will be measured by accuracy, consistency, and your ability to maintain reliable, real-time financial visibility — not just processing transactions.

---

Your First 90 Days
What Success Looks Like

By Day 90:

This role suits someone who brings consistency, control, and structure from day one.

---

Targets and Performance Measures
How Performance Is Measured

This role has clear finance hygiene, accuracy, and operational performance expectations.

You will be measured on your ability to maintain clean books, ensure timely processing, and deliver accurate financial data across all entities.

Key performance indicators include:

This is a precision-driven role where consistency and attention to detail are critical.

---

Key Responsibilities
1) Zoho Books Ownership Across All Entities

You will own the accuracy and structure of Zoho Books across all three companies.

This includes:

---

2) Expense Capture and Processing

You will manage all expense-related transactions across the business.

This includes:

---

3) Suppliers, Creditors, and Payment Runs

You will manage supplier relationships and payment cycles.

This includes:

---

4) Bank and Card Reconciliations

You will ensure that all accounts are reconciled and accurate.

This includes:

---

5) Reporting and Financial Visibility

You will support the business with clear and reliable financial information.

This includes:

---

6) Automation and Process Optimisation

You will continuously improve finance processes using Zoho Books.

This includes:

---

Benefits
Ownership and Control

Take full ownership of finance operations.

This role gives you responsibility for the day-to-day finance function across multiple entities.

---

Performance Recognition

Accuracy and consistency are valued.

At Ello Technology, we recognise people who maintain high standards and deliver reliable output.

---

Career Growth

Build strong finance and operational capability.

This role provides exposure to multi-entity finance operations and structured financial management.

---

Coaching and Development

Structure, discipline, and real-world experience.

We are looking for someone who wants to strengthen their finance and operational skillset.

---

Meaningful Work and Culture

High standards. Reliable systems. Real impact.

This is a role where your work directly affects how the business operates.

---

Who Will Thrive in This Role

This role will suit someone who is structured, detail-focused, and disciplined.

You will likely thrive here if you:

---

Non-Negotiables

This role requires strong finance discipline and execution capability.

Non-negotiables for this role include:

Requirements
Strong financial administration and bookkeeping skills High attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing Experience with accounting software and financial systems (preferably Zoho Books) Strong organisational and time management abilities Excellent communication and problem-solving skills