Bookkeeper - Benguela Cove Investments (Pty) Ltd

A24 Group Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Benguela Cove Investments (Pty) Ltd is seeking a competent Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial administration for the BCI entity and support the Group Financial Controller with timely reporting.

Role involves processing invoices, cash reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations and assisting with VAT and PAYE, in a multi-entity hospitality environment. Travel to Hermanus occasionally and high transaction volumes are expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in bookkeeping or accounting.
• 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is advantageous; willingness to learn.
• Strong reconciliation skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience in hospitality or multi-entity environment is beneficial.
• Own transport required (occasional travel to Hermanus).

Responsibilities

• Invoice processing, approval tracking and supplier query resolution.
• Daily cash-ups, banking and cash reconciliations.
• Maintenance and reconciliation of control accounts (debtors, creditors, bank).
• Processing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Intercompany loan account reconciliations.
• Preparation of supporting schedules for monthly management accounts.
• Assisting with VAT and PAYE documentation.
• Liaison with wine estate operational teams on finance queries.
• Supporting the annual statutory audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

Bookkeeper

ABOUT THE ROLE

Benguela Cove Investments (Pty) Ltd is the holding entity for Benguela Cove Wine Estate and a portfolio of hospitality and property interests in the Overberg region. We are looking for a competent, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial administration of the BCI entity and support the Group Financial Controller in ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Invoice processing, approval tracking and supplier query resolution
• Daily cash-ups, banking and cash reconciliations
• Maintenance and reconciliation of control accounts (debtors, creditors, bank)
• Processing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Intercompany loan account reconciliations (BCI and associated plot companies)
• Preparation of supporting schedules for monthly management accounts
• Assisting with VAT and PAYE supporting documentation
• Liaison with wine estate operational teams on finance queries
• Supporting the annual statutory audit for BCI and associated entities

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum: Bookkeeping / Accounting qualification (Diploma or equivalent)
• At least 3–5 years of relevant bookkeeping experience
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central advantageous; willingness to learn essential
• Strong reconciliation skills — able to work independently and identify and resolve discrepancies
• Experience in a multi-entity or hospitality environment advantageous
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage a high transaction volume
• Own transport required (occasional travel to Hermanus)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to reconciliations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills — able to liaise with operational teams
• Proactive: raises issues before they become problems
• Deadline-driven with the ability to manage competing priorities