Bookkeeper

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Mitchells Plain; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Mitchell's Plain is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper who will maintain precise financial records and support senior management with accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance and strong bookkeeping skills, with the ability to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with financial policies. Applicants should be detail-oriented, trustworthy, and able to work independently while effectively collaborating with a team. Please apply by sending your CV to [e-mail] by 04 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with statutory submissions and payroll.
• Community outreach / social development orientation.
• Prepared to work overtime at peak financial periods.

Responsibilities

• Record all financial transactions accurately and timeously.
• Prepare financial management reports like trial balance and cash flow.
• Provide oversight of the debtors function and ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience in bookkeeping or financial administration

Strong knowledge of accounting practices and regulations

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to explain financial concepts for non-financial management and staff

Detail oriented

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Details

• Organization: Trinity Children's Centre
• Position: Bookkeeper (Part-time)
• Deadline: 04 January 2026
• Region: Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town
• Type of employment: Part time

Job Description

Trinity Children’s Centre is looking to appoint a bookkeeper on a part‑time basis. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and reporting to senior management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Record all financial transactions accurately and timeously in the accounting system.
• Prepare journals and adjustments as per finance policy.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Prepare monthly financial management reports (trial balance, cash flow, budget variance, assets, depreciation).
• Provide financial reports to the Principal and Managing Officer and highlight deviations or risks.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, and oversee compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements.
• Report on overspending, underspending and risk areas.
• Uphold internal controls and strengthen gaps where identified.
• Maintain the fixed asset register (additions, disposals, depreciation).
• Provide full oversight of the debtors function and ensure strong financial controls, timely month‑end closure, accurate reporting and effective debt management.
• Support operational staff by ensuring procurement, supplier and payroll processes are aligned and compliant.
• Prepare payroll inputs (timesheets, adjustments, deductions).
• Review the monthly payroll variance report.
• Ensure the payroll system is updated and accurate.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred).
• Experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices and regulations.
• Knowledge of financial accounting and compliance practices, ethics and responsibilities.
• Experience with statutory submissions and payroll.
• Detail oriented and ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Must be able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to explain financial concepts for non‑financial management and staff.
• Work well independently but still contribute effectively and constructively as part of a team.
• Community outreach / social development orientation.
• Trustworthy, high integrity and disciplined.
• Prepared to work overtime at peak financial periods – month end and year end.
• A servant leadership attitude and style (high integrity, committed, resilient).

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs to [e-mail]. The closing date is 4 January 2026.

Trinity Children’s Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Trinity Children’s Centre has the right not to make an appointment. Only suitably qualified applicants will be considered. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview. Only those candidates who are short‑listed for the position will be notified.