Bookkeeper

The Career Network Sa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a professional skilled in financial record keeping, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Excel and Pastel, along with experience in the construction industry. Responsibilities include accurate transaction recording, invoicing management, and financial statement generation.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial record keeping.
• Ability to generate financial statements.
• Proficient in processing accounts payable and receivable.

Responsibilities

• Accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Processing invoices from vendors and subcontractors.
• Generating financial statements and reports.

Skills

Excel

Pastel

Construction industry experience

Job description

Cape TownPackages used – Excel and Pastel. Construction industry experience essential. Role responsibilities.

Financial Record Keeping

• Accurate recording of all financial transactions, including invoices, payments, and expenses.
• Maintenance of the general ledger and all subsidiary accounts.
• Reconciliation of bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Properly allocating expenses to specific projects.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Processing invoices from vendors and subcontractors.
• Managing accounts payable to ensure timely payment of bills.
• Tracking and managing accounts receivable, including customer invoicing and payment collection.

Financial Reporting

• Generating financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Preparing reports for project managers and stakeholders.
• Analyzing financial data to identify trends and potential cost‑saving measures.

Job Costing

• Tracking costs associated with specific construction projectspliance :
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Handling sales and use tax filings and other compliance requirements.

VAT Returns via Efiling

Collaboration

• Working with project managers and other team members to ensure accurate financial records and reporting.
• Communicating financial information to relevant stakeholders.