Bookkeeper

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper in the Cape Town area. The role involves ownership of core financial functions, from daily cash flow management and reconciliations to supporting financial reporting and planning, with direct collaboration with the Financial Director.

The position offers data-driven insights to ensure financial integrity and strategic direction for the business. This opportunity is based in Cape Town with a flexible location arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Experience with comprehensive bookkeeping up to trial balance is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Provide data-driven insights to Financial Director for planning and strategy.
• Generate weekly and monthly financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Pastel

Xero

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

Career Opportunity: Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Cape Town Area, South Africa (Flexible)

Salary: R15,000 - R30,000 Gross Basic per month

Benefits: Laptop provided

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a highly skilled and analytical Senior Bookkeeper ready to step into a role that combines day-to-day financial accuracy with strategic support for senior management?

Our client, a dynamic and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of core financial functions, from managing daily cash flow and reconciliations to assisting with crucial financial reporting and planning. This is a high-impact position for a meticulous professional looking to collaborate directly with the Financial Director.

This role offers an opportunity to provide data-driven insights, ensuring the financial integrity and strategic direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Reporting & Statements: Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Budgeting Support: Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including variance analysis and identifying key financial trends.
• Month/Year-End: Assist efficiently with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Strategic Insight: Provide data-driven insights and collaborate with the Financial Director on financial planning and strategy.
• Reporting Generation: Generate and prepare required weekly and monthly financial reports.

Daily Operations & Compliance

• Bookkeeping & Reconciliations: Maintain and update financial records in the company's accounting software, including basic bookkeeping and daily Bank Reconciliation.
• Debtors/Creditors: Manage debtors and creditors on a daily basis.
• Audits & Tax: Assist with internal and external audits by preparing required documentation. Help ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Risk Management: Support cash flow management and financial risk assessments.
• Administration: Perform other financial analysis and administrative tasks as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience (3+ years preferred) in a comprehensive bookkeeping or financial administration role, managing the full general ledger up to trial balance.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Xero, Sage) and excellent knowledge of MS Excel.
• Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must be highly organized and possess good communication skills.