Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant

JVR Software; Kraaifontein; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking an experienced bookkeeper in the Western Cape, able to perform end-to-end accounting tasks with high accuracy. You will manage cashbooks in Sage Pastel, perform intercompany reconciliations and month-end journals, and support year-end procedures.

The ideal candidate is fluent in Afrikaans and English, proficient in Excel and Google Sheets, and eager to learn and grow within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on bookkeeping experience.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Sage Pastel proficiency and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile cashbooks in Sage Pastel.
• Handle intercompany reconciliations.
• Process intercompany and ad hoc invoicing.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and month-end journals.
• Assist with year-end procedures.
• Reconcile control accounts.

Skills

5 years bookkeeping experience

Afrikaans & English bilingual

Excel

Google Sheets

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Sage Pastel

Job description

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ hands‑on bookkeeping/accounting experience (essential).
• A relevant qualification is advantageous, but experience and practical knowledge can outweigh formal qualifications.
• Fully bilingual, in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills will be an advantage.
• Computer literate and strong on Sage Pastel
• Willingness to learn, grow and adapt.
• A positive attitude and strong team-player mentality.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Capture and reconcile various cashbooks on Sage Pastel.
• Handle intercompany reconciliations.
• Process intercompany and ad hoc invoicing.
• Maintain and work with the Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare month-end journals.
• Assist with year-end procedures.
• Reconcile various control accounts.

Office hours

Monday to Friday 07:30 until 16:30

Only candidates residing in Kraaifontein or the immediate surrounding areas will be considered for this position.

In return a competitive salary is on offer