Bookkeeper (fixed-term contract)

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa is seeking a Bookkeeper for a fixed-term contract from August to December 2025. This role involves managing the monthly finances, reconciling accounts, and maintaining records, requiring candidates to hold a Matric certificate and a tertiary finance qualification, with strong bookkeeping experience and high computer proficiency.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in bookkeeping is necessary.
• High level computer skills in Word and Excel required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer monthly ISASA finances and prepare documentation for financial reports.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure all statutory payments are made.
• Provide clerical and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Matric Certificate

Tertiary Qualification in Finance

Tools

Pastel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

(Fixed-Term Contract: August – December 2025)

The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) is seeking a Bookkeeper for a fixed-term contract based at its Johannesburg Head Office, for the period August to December 2025, to be a temporary replacement during a staff member’s leave of absence.

ISASA is a non-profit organisation which serves over 896 independent schools in Southern Africa. These member schools represent a broad spectrum of socio-economic and cultural communities and educational levels, from pre-school to post-matric.

Responsibilities:

The key performance areas of the Bookkeeper include:

• Administering the monthly ISASA Finances.
  • Allocate and post financial transaction details to the general ledger accounts.
  • Preparing all necessary documentation for monthly financial reports.
  • Balance general ledger accounts by reconciling entries.
    • Debtors and Creditors account reconciliations.
    • Bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Preparing and sending invoices to debtors.
• Ensure that receivables are collected promptly.
• Maintain the petty cash fund.
• Maintain historical records by filing documents.
• Ensure all statutory payments are made.
• Provide clerical and administrative support as requested.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Candidates are required to hold a Matric certificate as well as a tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) in finance.
• Candidates should have high level computer skills in Word and Excel, a high level of understanding of Pastel and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in bookkeeping is necessary.

Competency Requirements:

• The successful applicant should have positive interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and under pressure. They should also have good time management skills that ensure deadlines are met.

Submission:

ISASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing a competitive remuneration package. The candidate will be expected to assume duties on 1 August 2025 until 12 December 2025.

Please submit a letter of application via email to Laura Scarff at [e-mail] , together with your Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of your ID and qualifications by 30 June 2025. Applicants must also supply details of three contactable referees.

ISASA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment should a suitable candidate not be found. Candidates who are not contacted by 15 July 2025 should consider their application unsuccessful.

Closing Date

30/06/2025

Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa