Bookkeeper | Cape Town | Premium Dining

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper for its Cape Town venue. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, supplier accounts, inventory reporting, and ensure tight financial controls during startup and ongoing operations.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and GM, you will handle GL entries, reconciliations, and monthly reporting, with experience in Xero or Pastel and restaurant POS systems highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience.
• Prior experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent Excel skills with high numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, supplier invoices, delivery notes, and credit notes.
• Reconcile daily sales reports with POS, card terminals, cash drops and delivery platforms.
• Assist in stock take input, variance reporting, and track wastage and prime costs.

Job description

Bookkeeper | Cape Town | Premium Dining

As an established, fast-expanding Johannesburg hospitality group prepares to launch its flagship seafront restaurant in Mouille Point, we are seeking a methodical, detail-driven BOOKKEEPER to manage the financial operations of the venue.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and General Manager, you will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, reconciliations, supplier accounts, and inventory reporting, ensuring tight financial controls during our September setup and ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Creditors:
  • Process daily supplier invoices, delivery notes, and credit notes.
  • Reconcile monthly creditor statements and prepare payment batches for approval.
  • Work closely with the Head Chef and Bar Manager to verify stock receiving and invoice pricing against agreed supplier quotes.
• Cash & Revenue Reconciliation:
  • Reconcile daily sales reports from the POS system against card terminals, cash drops, and delivery platforms.
  • Manage daily petty cash tracking and floor float allocations.
• Inventory & Costing:
  • Assist in weekly and monthly stock take input and variance reporting.
  • Track wastage, breakages, and prime costs (food and beverage costs).
• General Ledger & Reporting:
  • Maintain precise general ledger entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare initial documentation and trial balances for monthly management accounts.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience. Prior experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is a distinct advantage.
• Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, Pastel) and restaurant POS/Inventory systems (e.g., GAAP, Pilot, Micros, or similar).
• Skills: Excellent Excel skills, high numerical accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
• Attributes: Structured, reliable, and capable of working effectively with both floor management and off-site corporate financial teams.

Salary package: Market related

Start: September

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.

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