Bookkeeper

Status Staffing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role involves managing bookkeeping up to the balance sheet, ensuring accurate bank reconciliations, and overseeing the creditor’s function. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Financial Accounting and at least five years of experience in a manufacturing setting. If you are detail-oriented, bilingual in English and Afrikaans, and proficient in MS Office, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to the financial health of a reputable organization while enhancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow established processes and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping up to balance sheet including cashbook processing.
• Monthly VAT201 and EMP201 reconciliation and submission.
• Managing logbooks for company fleet and vehicles.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)

Education

Degree / Diploma in Financial Accounting

Tools

MS Office

SYSPRO

Job description

• Degree / Diploma in Financial Accounting (BAcc / Com / BCompt) or similar qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Deadline-driven with the ability to manage time effectively
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with SYSPRO is an advantage
• Bilingual : Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
• Ability to follow established processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

DUTIES :

• Bookkeeping up to balance sheet (Cashbook processing and journals)
• Bank reconciliations
• General Ledger reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
• Managing logbooks for company fleet / vehicles
• Monthly VAT201 and EMP201 reconciliation and submission
• Year-end closure and assistance in preparing the annual audit files
• Creditor’s function, including monthly credit run
• Capturing of purchase orders
• All other financial and administrative duties related to this position