Senior Bookkeeper

Greys Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Cape Town seeks an experienced bookkeeper to handle full bookkeeping functions, manage payroll, and ensure financial reporting compliance. Ideal candidates have accounting qualifications and extensive experience in bookkeeping, particularly within the tourism industry. Proficiency in Sage and strong Excel skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 57 years of proven bookkeeping and payroll experience.
• Knowledge of tour operator / reservation systems is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full bookkeeping function including accounts payable and receivable.
• Handle payroll administration and ensure compliance with tax requirements.
• Perform supplier reconciliations and prepare management accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Sage proficiency

Strong MS Excel skills

Education

Bookkeeping / Accounting qualification

Job description

Location

Western Cape, Cape Town

Requirements

• 57 years proven bookkeeping and payroll experience (tourism industry advantageous but not required)
• Bookkeeping / Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree).
• Proficiency in Sage and related accounting systems
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of tour operator / reservation systems (advantageous, but not required)

Responsibilities

• Financial Management — Full bookkeeping function, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Payroll administration, statutory compliance including relevant tax requirements, and financial reporting
• Supplier reconciliations (hotels, Travel partners, service providers)
• Bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations
• Client payments, deposits, and refunds
• Cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Preparation of management accounts and financial reports
• Audit readiness and support for external auditors
• Implementation of strong internal controls
• Monthly payroll processing, including salaries, overtime, and commissions
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, and statutory submissions
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records
• Submission of VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
• Collaborate and oversee corporate tax submissions and compliance with tax advisors
• Collaborate with reservations and operations teams on tour-related costs and margins
• Provide financial insights for decision-making
• Train and supervise junior finance staff where required

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