Senior Bookkeeper

Hire Resolve; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage the full accounting function for a portfolio of property clients in Bellville, Northern Suburbs. This onsite role reports to the Financial Manager and involves monthly management packs, reconciliations, budgets, and statutory submissions.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in senior bookkeeping, fluency in English and Afrikaans, a relevant accounting qualification, SA citizenship, a valid driver’s licence, and excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as Senior Bookkeeper.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans is essential.
• Relevant tertiary accounting qualification and/or equivalent practical experience.
• South African citizenship required.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Customer-focused with structured, proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting lifecycle for a portfolio of ~30 property clients.
• Perform bank reconciliations, municipal reconciliations, and control/suspense account reconciliations.
• Process debtors, creditors, billing, and supplier payments with timely processing.
• Post journals, assemble monthly management packs, and assist with annual budgets and audits.
• Present financial statements at AGMs and liaise with property owners and trustees.
• Ensure VAT and PAYE compliance and timely submissions.

Skills

English fluency

Afrikaans fluency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to manage the full accounting function for a portfolio of property clients for a leading managing agency based in Bellville, Northern Suburbs. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, this position oversees complete monthly management packs, municipal reconciliations, annual budget presentations, and statutory submissions within a dynamic property management environment.

Key Performance Areas:

• Portfolio Accounting: Oversee the full accounting lifecycle for a portfolio of approximately 30 residential and commercial property clients.
• Reconciliations & Cash Management: Execute daily bank statement imports, bank reconciliations, municipal recons, and control/suspense account reconciliations.
• Debtors & Creditors Operations: Process debtor receipting, utility recoveries, billing, statement runs, debit order processing, and timeous supplier payments.
• Financial Reporting & Governance: Post adjustment/accrual journals, assemble monthly management packs, prepare annual budgets, and assist with annual audit processes.
• AGM Presentation & Client Liaison: Present financial statements at Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and liaise directly with property owners and trustees.
• Statutory Compliance: Handle timeous submissions and calculations for VAT and PAYE.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Senior Bookkeeper. Prior experience inside the property management or real estate sector is highly advantageous.
• Language Proficiency: Complete fluency in both English and Afrikaans (essential for stakeholder engagement and AGM presentations).
• Education: Relevant tertiary accounting qualification and/or equivalent practical experience.
• Citizenship: South African Citizens only.
• Logistics: Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Attributes: Customer-focused, highly structured, strong verbal/written communication, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Position Details:

• Location: Bellville / Northern Suburbs, Cape Town (Onsite).
• Remuneration: R300,000 – R360,000 CTC per annum (Up to R30,000 pm, dependent on experience).
• Target Start Date: 01 October 2026 (or earlier if available).