Junior Financial Accountant - QuickBooks (Cape Town)

CKH Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accounting firm is seeking a proactive QuickBooks Accountant to support internal finance operations. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting. Key responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and performing reconciliations. Applicants should have at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience and strong QuickBooks proficiency. This full-time role requires meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, with knowledge of managing Classes and Locations.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and journal processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate internal financial records using QuickBooks Online.
• Process daily and monthly accounting transactions for internal entities.
• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations.

Skills

QuickBooks proficiency

Strong bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: QuickBooks Accountant
Location: All Offices
Employment Type: Full-Time. Must be available for meetings in the U.S. Eastern Time zone during morning hours, before 12:00 p.m. ET.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive QuickBooks Accountant to support internal accounting and finance operations at CKH Group. This role ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with internal policies — contributing to the efficiency and financial visibility of our organization.

The ideal candidate has strong bookkeeping experience, excellent reconciliation skills, proficiency in QuickBooks, and the ability to manage multiple recurring accounting processes with precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate internal financial records using QuickBooks Online
• Process daily and monthly accounting transactions for internal entities
• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations
• Daily bank review, daily proposals to treasury to move cash around.
• Prepare internal financial reports and summaries for management review
• Support budgeting, expense tracking, and variance reporting
• Ensure documentation integrity and adherence to compliance standards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple departments

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks (certification is a plus). Knowledge on how to manage Classes and Locations and QBO is a must.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and journal processing
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas beneficial)
• Excellent English communication and professional collaboration skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, global team environment
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience working within a multi-entity or international organization
• Familiarity with payroll processing and statutory filings
• Experience with accounting software

Why CKH is the best choice?

CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

Our tree logo is representative of CKH’s ideals:

• The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.
• The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree!
• Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.
• The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.
• The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.