Bookkeeper (m/f/d)

VIER PFOTEN International; Bethlehem; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global animal welfare organization is seeking a dedicated finance professional in Bethlehem, South Africa. The candidate will handle financial transactions, confirm invoices, assist with reconciliations, and manage financial administration. This role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful animal welfare efforts. The ideal applicant should have experience in accounting, relevant qualifications, and a passion for the organization's mission.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to animal welfare

Celebration of diversity and inclusion

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• Relevant years of experience working in the accounting field.
• Ability to check invoices, quotes, and statements.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately.
• Process payroll transactions and match invoices to payments.
• Assist with bank, VAT, and supplier reconciliations.

Skills

Experience in accounting

Competence in bookkeeping

Proficiency with digital accounting platforms

Teamwork

Valid driver's license

Education

Grade 12 and further qualifications in bookkeeping or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org .

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Your contribution will be

• Recording day-to-day financial transactions and ensure that the transactions are recorded accurately and completely
• Checking invoices, quotes, statements and upload invoices for payment
• Processing bank statements, payroll transactions and matching invoices to payments in a timely manner
• Assisting with the preparation of the weekly payments
• Assisting with the monthly bank, VAT, petty cash and supplier reconciliations
• Taking care of the physical stock counts and asset verifications
• Being responsible for all general financial administration, documentation and filing
• Performing any other reasonable tasks assigned by direct line manager (including general admin tasks, receiving deliveries etc.)

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Relevant years of experience working in the accounting field
• Grade 12 and further qualifications in bookkeeping or accounting
• Competence with all aspects of bookkeeping
• Proficiency and experience in digital accounting platforms, including relevant accounting programmes and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• A valid driver’s license
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS’ vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• An animal-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment
• A modern leadership culture and promotion of training measures
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes,but is not limited to,individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English today via:

Closing date for applications: 28 November 2025

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