Hybrid Bookkeeper & Compliance Officer

Candidate Catcher; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is looking for a dedicated Assistant Accounts and Compliance Officer in Cape Town. This hybrid role involves supporting daily accounting tasks and ensuring compliance with South African laws. The ideal candidate will have basic bookkeeping skills and 1–2 years of entry-level experience, along with proficiency in accounting software and a strong attention to detail. Excellent Excel skills and strong research abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Basic bookkeeping skills and foundational knowledge of accounting principles are essential.
• 1–2+ years of administrative or entry-level experience in an office, finance, or compliance setting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Xero) and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and record financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform regular bank, customer, and supplier account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and support the preparation of financial reports.
• Assist the compliance team with client onboarding processes and data verification.
• Conduct research into regulatory changes and assist in documenting compliance procedures.
• Identify and document potential compliance risks and weaknesses.

Skills

Exceptional Excel Skills

Fluent in English

Strong Research Acumen

Attention to Detail

Integrity & Ethics

Organisational Skills

Education

Basic bookkeeping skills

1–2+ years administrative experience

Tools

Accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Xero)

MS Office Suite

Job description

A financial services firm is looking for a dedicated Assistant Accounts and Compliance Officer in Cape Town. This hybrid role involves supporting daily accounting tasks and ensuring compliance with South African laws. The ideal candidate will have basic bookkeeping skills and 1–2 years of entry-level experience, along with proficiency in accounting software and a strong attention to detail. Excellent Excel skills and strong research abilities are essential for success in this role.