Senior Bookkeeper

Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have a Matric and a relevant accounting degree or certificate, along with strong skills in Advanced Excel. Responsibilities include preparing month-end accounts, investigating budget variances, and ensuring effective financial controls. Your ability to work well under pressure and independently will be essential in this role, promoting both personal and team success.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to work well independently and enjoy responsibility.
• Strong entrepreneurial ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end accounts up to Management Accounts level.
• Investigate variances to budget.
• Overall reconciliation of accounts for accurate reporting.

Skills

Team Player

Advanced Excel

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric with relevant accounting degree/certificate

Job description

An ideal opportunity for a Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant who enjoys working in a stable environment with a dynamic team of 5. Be the right hand to the Group Financial Executive adding value with your skillset, experience and ability to be part of a small team.

Criteria

• Matric with relevant accounting degree/certificate
• Relevant work experience in similar role
• Ability to work in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town
• Team Player
• Ability to work well on your own - enjoy responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• Have a strong entrepreneurial ability
• Assertive and forthright
• Highly computer literate - ADVANCED EXCEL
• ZERO experience and knowledge would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills - ability to solve problems

Duties

Prepare:

• Issuing invoices
• Preparing the month end accounts up to Management Accounts level
• Investigating variances to budget
• Overall reconciliation of the accounts to ensure that all costs and revenues have been accounted for
• Preparing monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
• Releasing of payments in Bank
• Prepare for year end audit
• Preparing Cash management interest calculation
• Managing relevant areas of the annual budget

Other

• Maintaining effective financial controls
• Contribution to the daily functioning of the finance team and its performance
• Assisting the Financial Executive with ad hoc assignments

Suitable candidates forward your CV and our team will be in touch to discuss your CV and skillset. Thank You.