Junior Bookkeeper

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Junior Bookkeeper. You will maintain financial records including payments and payroll, ensuring accuracy in all transactions. The ideal candidate has proven bookkeeping experience and proficiency in accounting software like Quickbooks and MS Excel. This full-time position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven Junior bookkeeping and HR experience.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions.
• Verify accuracy of invoices and accounting documents.
• Prepare monthly payroll and maintain staff records.

Skills

Junior bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Basic accounting principles

Communication skills

Tools

Quickbooks

Quick Payroll

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Junior Bookkeeper at Yabonga Childrens Project

• Deadline: 30 September 2025
• Region: Cape Town
• Salary: TBD
• Type of employment: Full time

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Junior Bookkeeper to start as soon as possible. They need to maintain our financial records, including payments, receipts, petty cash disbursements and payroll (and HR). Ultimately, the Junior Bookkeeper’s responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our company.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Review postings to the GL for accuracy and timeliness
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records
• Track and reconcile bank statements
• Complete cashbook to trial balance
• Complete tax forms, eg. VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IT12EI
• Develop, maintain, and analyse budgets, preparing periodic variance analysis
• Prepare monthly payroll and keep organized staff records
• Prepare/draft annual financial statements
• Liaise with external auditor. Prepare audit file.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and funder proposals
• Work closely with management team eg. Fundraiser, Programme Managers
• HR administration

Qualifications And Requirements

• Proven Junior bookkeeping and HR experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Proficiency in English and in MS OfficeAdvanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
• Quickbooks and Quick Payroll for accounting software
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Drivers license and own car is essential.

How to apply

Send comprehensive CV, references and qualifications via email [e-mail]

Date posted: 25 July 2025