Senior Bookkeeper

Career Dynamics Global; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tour operator in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage financial operations. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, payroll processing, and ensuring statutory compliance. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience plus proficiency in SAGE and MS Excel. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Only candidates based in Cape Town will be considered.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' proven bookkeeping and payroll experience.
• Knowledge of tour operator/reservation systems is advantageous.
• Only Cape Town based candidates and SA residents are considered.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Monthly payroll processing and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with operations teams and provide financial insights.

Skills

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Sage Accounting Systems

MS Excel

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Matric + Bookkeeping/Accounting Qualification

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Senior BookkeeperTokai – Cape Town Southern Suburbs– CPT – Office based.Salary Negotiable & based on experience and qualifications.Our Client -Leading, Renowned Inbound Tour Operatoris looking fora highly skilled and detail-orientedSenior Bookkeeperto oversee the financial operations of our Tour Operator business.This role encompasses bookkeeping, payroll administration, statutory compliance including relevant tax requirements, and financial reporting.

The Senior Bookkeeper will ensure the integrity of financial records, provide management with accurate reporting, and maintain strong internal controls.Criteria :

Qualifications

• Matric + Bookkeeping / Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree)
• 5–7 years' proven bookkeeping and payroll experience (tourism industry advantageous but not required).
• Proficiency in Sage and related accounting systems – Experience with Payroll calculation on SAGE.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of tour operator / reservation systems (advantageous, but not required).
• Only Cape Town based candidates / Strictly SA residents with SA ID.
• Excellent accuracy, organisational ability, and confidentiality.
• Meticulous attention to detail, pro-active, well-spoken, well-presented.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Full bookkeeping function, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• 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.

Payroll & Tax Compliance

• 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.

Team & Operations Support

• 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.

Please email your CVand completed Qualificationto and / or Stay connected : Career Dynamics LinkedIn