Bookkeeper (Cape Town)

Objective Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Personnel is recruiting for a diligent bookkeeping/administration professional in the Western Cape region. The role focuses on maintaining debtors and creditors, reconciling bank statements, and producing timely financial reports.

You will manage petty cash, stock inventory input, and ensure accurate general ledger balances while supporting the team with dependable administrative processes. The ideal candidate will have Matric/Senior Certificate and a Diploma, 3-5 years of experience,

Qualifications

• Matric/Senior Certificate and Diploma are required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a bookkeeping/administration role.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of Pastel Evolution Package is essential.
• Strong office administration and bookkeeping skills.
• Willing to step in and assist the team as needed.
• Deadline driven with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; accurate and efficient work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Debtors and Creditor Accounts and balance to Trial Balance.
• Reconcile Bank Statements.
• Petty Cash management.
• Prepare monthly, annual, and adhoc reports as requested.
• Extract information as required for reporting.
• Balance General Ledger by preparing a trial balance and reconciling entries.
• Input stock inventory data.
• Maintain a good filing system for historical records.

Education

Matric / Senior Certificate

Diploma

Job description

Qualifications

• Matric / Senior Certificate
• Diploma

Requirements

• 3 - 5Years experience
• Valid drivers license
• Knowledge of Pastel Evolution Package
• Good working knowledge of office administration and bookkeeping procedures
• Be willing to step-in and help the team when and where necessary
• Deadline driven, tolerant of stress and pressure and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate well (written and verbal)
• Work accurately, quickly and with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritise work and deal with the most urgent demands swiftly and efficiently

Duties

• Maintain Debtors and Creditor Accounts and balancing of these accounts up to Trial Balance
• Reconcile Bank Statements
• Petty Cash
• Produce reports as requested monthly, annually and/or adhoc
• Extract information as and when required
• Balance General Ledger by preparing a trial balance reconciling entries
• Stock Inventory input
• Maintain a good filing system for easy access to historical records