Bookkeeper

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated nonprofit organization in Cape Town is seeking a Full-Time Bookkeeper to manage financial operations. Responsibilities include capturing monthly expenditures, preparing VAT claims, and assisting with financial management and reporting. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in accounting and at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience, along with proficiency in Pastel. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with Pastel and Pastel Payroll programs.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a car is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture monthly expenditure on Pastel.
• Prepare VAT claims and related reconciliations.
• Assist in financial management and budget compilation.
• Monitor and reconcile bank statements.
• Field financial queries and manage accounting records.

Skills

Accounting principles

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Budget monitoring

Proficiency in Pastel

Education

Diploma or certificate in accounting

Tools

Pastel

Pastel Payroll

Job description

Bookkeeper at the Institute for Healing of Memories

The Institute for Healing of Memories

Deadline: 22 December 2025

Region: Cape Town

Salary: R 12 000

Type of employment: Full time

Start date: 2nd February 2026

Office: 5 Eastry Road, Claremont (Cape Town Office)

The Institute for the Healing of Memories is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Full-Time Bookkeeper, supporting our Financial Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Capturing monthly expenditure on Pastel and Pastel Payroll.
• VAT claims and any SARS related reconciliations for VAT and payments.
• Bank Deposits and obtaining of signatures from Trustees if need be.
• Filing of weekly payments and other financial related matter.
• Assisting Directors and Financial Manager in finance related matters.
• Bank (deposit cash and cheques) and obtaining signatures from Trustees if need be.
• Monitoring & reconciliation of bank statements.
• Bookkeeping on Pastel and staff salaries on Pastel payroll including payment of UIF, PAYE and SDL and related reconciliation.
• Asset register management.
• Fielding financial and related queries.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assisting the Financial Manager.
• Financial management, budget compilation and monitoring in conjunction with the Directors.
• Assisting programs with budget monitoring by providing them with quarterly budget comparison reports.
• Financial and narrative reporting to the Board of Trustees.
• Acknowledging donor funds and providing financial reports to donors and fundraisers when required.
• Monitoring investments & bank balances in various accounts.Preparing accounts for audit and assisting with audit queries.
• Insurance and asset management.
• Any other financial assistance that may be required from time to time.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Ideal candidate should possess a diploma or certificate in accounting or a related field, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with Pastel and Pastel Payroll programs is required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a car would be considered advantageous.

How to apply

Please send a CV along with a cover letter to Director of Operations at [e-mail].