Bookkeeper - 1⁄2 day position

Greenmouseafrica; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenmouseafrica in Plettenberg Bay invites a detail‑oriented bookkeeper to join our finance team and help maintain accurate ledgers, journals and spreadsheets, while supporting month‑end close and tax compliance.

You will utilise Excel and Xero, check and reconcile accounts, process invoices and purchase orders, and report to the CFO. The ideal candidate works independently, communicates clearly, and resides nearby as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with Xero is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize projects.
• Criminal and Credit clearance required.
• Must reside in or near Plettenberg Bay.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records including ledgers, journals, and spreadsheets.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and file financial documents.
• Process purchase orders, slips and invoices on all relevant systems.
• Check and approve all new client applications.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information.
• Report to and take instruction from Chief Financial Officer.
• Perform other accounting and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

2+ years bookkeeping experience

Excel proficiency

Strong attention to detail

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Deadline oriented

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Xero

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers, journals, and spreadsheets.
• Assist in reconciling bank statements and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and file financial documents.
• Reconcile company accounts.
• Collaborate with staff as needed.
• Processing all Purchase Orders, slips and invoices onto all relevant systems.
• Check and approve all new client applications.
• Proficiency in preparing tax payments and returns would be advantageous.
• Report to and take instruction from Chief Financial Officer.
• Perform other accounting and administrative tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero) is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Criminal and Credit clearance required.
• Must reside in or near Plettenberg Bay.

Remuneration:

Salary dependent on candidate experience.