Mid-Senior Bookkeeper

Anuva; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Cape Town is looking for an experienced accounting professional to manage financial transactions and assist with budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, proficiency with accounting software, and experience in handling statutory returns. This position offers a chance to work in a dedicated team aiming to maximize property value.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, ideally in a mid-level role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax codes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and record the business function through knowledge of basic accounting.
• Process and record payment requests.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns like VAT.
• Provide insights for improving financial efficiency.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Accounting Bachelors or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

About the Company: At Anuva Property Asset Management, we’re a team of dedicated professionals who take a proactive approach to managing properties across the country. Our goal is simple – we aim to maximise the value of each property through smart pl...

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and recording of the business function through knowledge of basic accounting
• Dealing with SARS queries
• Preparation and submission of VAT and other statutory returns
• Processing and record keeping of payment requests
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage and track inventory, assets, and other financial transactions as needed.
• Coordinate with auditors and assist with the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in tax filings.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Accounting Bachelors/ equivalent; Articles preferred
• Experience: 4-5 years [without articles] / 3 years [with articles] in bookkeeping or accounting, ideally in a mid-level role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax codes.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in handling financial data and transactions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues and work toward solutions effectively.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.