Accounts Administrator

Zohorecruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Cape Town is seeking an orderly Accounts Administrator to join the finance team. You will provide day-to-day accounts administration across four subsidiary companies, ensuring financial information is recorded, checked and processed accurately and on time.

This role requires attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience with QuickBooks and Dext and the ability to liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal staff

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts administration or finance administration.
• Construction industry experience desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and subsidiaries.
• Proficient with QuickBooks and Dext.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile credit card transactions with receipts and supporting documentation.
• Process timesheets and allocate labour costs to projects.
• Process supplier and subcontractor bills via Dext and into QuickBooks.
• Code and record invoices accurately; liaise with suppliers and staff.
• General accounts administration across four subsidiary companies.

Skills

Accounts administration

Finance administration

Detail oriented

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

QuickBooks

Dext

Excel

Joblogic

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 24/09/2026

Reports to: Finance Manager / Senior Management

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Accounts Administrator to join our finance team.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day accounts administration across four subsidiary companies, ensuring financial information is accurately recorded, checked and processed in a timely manner.

This role will involve working across multiple company accounts and projects, so a strong eye for detail, good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Card Reconciliations

• Reconcile company credit card transactions against receipts and supporting documentation.
  
• Check receipts for accuracy, completeness and appropriate business expenditure.
  
• Follow up on any missing receipts or discrepancies.
  
• Ensure transactions are correctly allocated to the relevant company, project and accounting category.
  

Timesheet Processing

• Receive and process employee and subcontractor timesheets.
  
• Input timesheet information accurately onto the payroll spreadsheet.
  
• Check timesheets for completeness and accuracy before processing.
  
• Allocate labour costs to the correct projects within QuickBooks.
  
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies or missing information with the relevant project managers or employees.
  
• Maintain accurate records to support payroll and project cost reporting.
  
• Process supplier and subcontractor bills through Dext and into QuickBooks.
  
• Carry out the relevant checks before invoices are processed, including:
  • Checking delivery notes have been received against the correct purchase order.
    
  • Correct supplier/subcontractor details.
    
  • Invoice date and number.
    
  • VAT treatment and calculations where applicable.
    
  • Correct company allocation.
    
  • Correct project/job allocation.
    
  • Appropriate supporting documentation and authorisation.
    
  • Checking for duplicate invoices.
    
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded and recorded in QuickBooks.
  
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal staff where clarification or additional information is required.
  

General Accounts Administration

• Provide general administrative support to the finance function across all four subsidiary companies.
  
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
  
• Assist with account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
  
• Ensure financial information is entered accurately and within required deadlines.
  
• Support the Finance Manager with other accounting and administrative duties as required.
  
• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and payroll information.
  

Key Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts administration or finance administration role.
  
• Experience in the construction industry is desirable.
  
• Good understanding of basic accounting processes.
  
• Experience processing invoices and financial transactions.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
  
• Ability to work across multiple companies and projects.
  
• Experience with QuickBooks would be advantageous.
  
• Experience with Dext would be advantageous.
  
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues proactively.
  
• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors.
  
• Ability to work independently while also being an effective member of the wider finance team.
  

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Accurate and methodical – takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.
  
• Organised – able to manage information across four separate companies and multiple projects.
  
• Reliable – able to meet deadlines and manage regular finance processes.
  
• Proactive – confident in identifying and resolving discrepancies rather than simply processing information.
  
• Confidential and trustworthy – understands the importance of handling financial and payroll information appropriately.
  
• A good communicator – comfortable working with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and management.
  
• Flexible – willing to support the wider finance function as required.
  

Systems

The role will involve regular use of:

• QuickBooks
  
• Dext
  
• Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Office
  
• In-house system called Joblogic
  

Key Objective of the Role

To ensure that financial, payroll and project-related information is accurately checked, processed and recorded across the business and its four subsidiary companies, providing reliable information to support the wider finance and management functions.

Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday