Bookkeeper

Citra Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing innovative company in Cape Town is seeking a Certified Bookkeeper. The role involves capturing sales and supplier invoices, performing reconciliations, and preparing tax workings. Ideal candidates will have solid knowledge of accounting systems, particularly Xero, and a strong understanding of IFRS. This is an in-office position with a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IFRS for SMEs and full IFRS.
• Passion for accounting systems and willingness to learn.
• Solid working knowledge of Xero.

Responsibilities

• Capture all sales and supplier invoices using Hubdoc.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of aged payables.
• Prepare and submit VAT, payroll, income tax, and provisional tax workings.

Skills

Accounting systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Certified Bookkeeper

Registered Tax Practitioner

Tools

Xero

Hubdoc

Approvalmax

Google Sheets

Job description

Citra (citra.co.za)

is a rapidly growing innovative company of talented architects, engineers, contractors, and developers based in Century City, Cape Town.

Our vision is to create a living environment that provides a better everyday life and makes our clients proud of where they live

We thrive on using cutting‑edge technology to build beautiful homes of outstanding quality and value.

At Citra, you will experience a dynamic and inspiring environment with an international creative team.

Our value chain entails the entire cycle from raw land, urban design, the design of residential and non‑residential buildings, as well as the construction of some of the projects with our internal construction team.

Citra makes extensive use of new technologies. This applies to tools for architectural work, general working with cloud documents, all the way to our own building technology that we continuously further develop and optimize.

This position is In‑office based :

At Citra, we care a lot about the personal direct interaction that builds the team and sparks ideas. Therefore, this position is office based and not suitable for home‑office.

Here are the systems you’ll be using :

• Hubdoc
• Approvalmax
• Xero
• Google Sheets
• Gmail
• Various Online Banking Platforms

What you’ll bring to the team (Must‑haves) :

• Certified Bookkeeper with a strong understanding of IFRS for SMEs and full IFRS.
• Have a real passion for accounting systems and a positive attitude towards learning new things and embracing change.
• Registered Tax Practitioner.
• Have solid working knowledge of Xero.

What Success Looks Like in This Role :

Accurately and promptly capture all sales and supplier invoices using Hubdoc; meticulous attention to detail will shine as you correctly allocate project and cost codes; ensure accurate VAT processing for all income and expenses; efficiently manage our invoice approval workflows in Approvalmax; keep a close eye on our finance mailboxes, promptly addressing invoices and payment requests; build positive relationships through effective communication with our suppliers and internal teams.

Perform monthly reconciliations of aged payables with precision; accurately and on time load payments onto our online banking platforms; play an important part in our weekly payments meetings, collaborating with representatives from various departments; maintain our accounts by diligently posting, verifying, and allocating transactions; ensure the integrity of our financial records by maintaining a balanced general ledger; support our Financial Manager with insightful cash flow planning; be responsible for preparing and submitting VAT, payroll, income tax, and provisional tax workings (including verifications and audits).

Bonus Points (Advantageous) :

If you have a background or basic knowledge of the We Connect U system, that's a plus!

We’re a dynamic company, and while this job description outlines the main responsibilities, it’s not exhaustive. We may occasionally ask you to take on additional tasks or responsibilities that reasonably align with your role and our operational needs.

Application

Please submit your resume and cover letter via the link by no later than the 30 April

We will contact you if your profile matches our recruitment needs. Otherwise, we will keep your CV for 6 months should an further opportunities arise.