BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTANT

Oxyon Human Capital Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town seeks an experienced accountant to manage financial operations, including processing invoices, managing bank payments, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate holds a diploma or degree in accounting, is proficient in Excel, and understands cloud-based accounting platforms. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms would be advantageous.
• Experience working with multiple companies in a group structure.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and expense reports.
• Managing local and international bank payments.
• Performing supplier, bank, and credit card reconciliations.
• General Ledger reconciliations.
• Assisting in project cost tracking.
• Managing intercompany charges and invoicing.
• Preparing and filing VAT returns.
• Monthly PAYE submissions and compliance.

Skills

Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms

Experience in a group structure

Startup or small business background

Understanding of basic accounting principles

Proficient in Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Bookkeeping

Job description

Education

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Bookkeeping

Experience

• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g. Xero, Sage Online, AutoEntry / Dext) would be a strong advantage
• Experience working with multiple companies in a group structure
• Background in a startup or small business environment
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits / credits, accruals, VAT, recons, etc.)
• Proficient in Excel, including report generation and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and expense reports
• Managing local and international bank payments
• Performing supplier, bank, and credit card reconciliations
• General Ledger reconciliations
• Assist in project cost tracking and matching supplier invoices to capital projects
• Managing intercompany charges, invoicing, and reconciliations
• Preparing and filing VAT returns
• Monthly PAYE submissions and compliance
• Coordinate with company secretarial service provider

Other Skills / Attributes

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working independently when required
• Adaptability to changing systems and processes in a fast-growing business environment