Bookkeeper

Job Overview

Bookkeeper position available in Cape Town CBD.

Are you a detail-driven Bookkeeper with a completed accounting degree, looking to build your career with a move to a progressive upmarket modern company based in Cape Town CBD surrounds area?

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with numbers, and enjoy being part of a vibrant, forward-thinking business, this will be the perfect opportunity for you.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3 years proven experience in a bookkeeping role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial data
• Accurate and timely financial recordkeeping and reporting
• Solid understanding of tax principles and accounting standards
• Experience with reconciliations, fixed asset management, and audit preparation
• Ability to identify and correct errors proactively
• Knowledge of internal controls and compliance processes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with various departments
• Adaptable and eager to learn new systems, tools, and regulations
• Committed to consistent performance and meeting deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record Financial Transactions
  • Accurately entering all daily financial activities, including revenue, expenses, purchases, sales, invoices, and payments, into the accounting system.
• Accounts Payable Management
  • Processing and tracking invoices from suppliers and vendors.
  • Ensuring timely payments to avoid late fees and maintain good vendor relationships.
  • Reconciling vendor statements.
• Bank Reconciliations
  • Regularly comparing the company’s internal financial records with bank statements to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
• General Ledger Maintenance
  • Maintaining and updating the company’s general ledger, which is the main record of all financial transactions.
• Financial Reporting
  • Assist in preparation of quarterly management accounts of Project Companies.
• Tax Preparation
  • Assisting with the preparation of tax returns by ensuring accurate and organized financial records. This often involves working closely with Accountants.
• Tracking Credits and Government Incentives
  • Understanding the financial implications and reporting requirements related to these incentives.
• Depreciation and Amortization of Assets
  • Assist with depreciation and amortization calculations.