Senior Bookkeeper

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a seasoned Senior Bookkeeper at a leading nonprofit organization in Cape Town. This role involves complete ownership of the financial function, integrating data management, overseeing reconciliations, and preparing audit files. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the financial sector and a strong proficiency in Xero accounting software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience post qualifications.
• Fully proficient in Xero Accounting Software.
• Ability to speak and understand French.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing reconciliations, payroll financial processes.
• Preparing audit files and managing both creditors and debtors.
• Filing and remitting VAT and PAYE taxes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Strong logical thinking

Education

B Com / B Tech Degree in Finance / Accounting

Tools

Xero Accounting Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Sabine Plattner African Charities (SPAC)
  
  

Senior Bookkeeper at Sabine Plattner African Charities (SPAC)

• Deadline:
  
  

18 July 2025

• Region:
  
  

Cape Town

• Type of employment:
  
  

Full time

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a seasoned Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the full financial function up to trial balance level. The role includes overseeing reconciliations, payroll financial processes, VAT and PAYE submissions, and creditor and debtor management. Working knowledge of Xero and experience in preparing audit files are essential. The ideal candidate will have a finance qualification, at least five years of post-qualification experience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-accuracy environment—ideally within the nonprofit sector.

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities For The Senior Bookkeeper Will Include

• Monitoring integration and ensuring alignment and accuracy of data
• Approving creditors’ journals and checking creditor recons
• Variance analysis
• Reconciliation of Bank and General Ledger accounts
• Checking creditors’ reconciliations
• Liaising with suppliers as and when required for disputes, payments and other matters
• Capturing to trial balance level
• Filling and remitting taxes (VAT, PAYE) and other financial obligations as and when required.
• Capturing on the financial and accounting software used by the company
• Reconciling Debtors accounts, issuing statements and liaising with debtors
• VAT reconciliation
• Payroll financial reconciliations. Monthly payroll submission
• Capturing the relevant information on payroll
• Ensure correct management of all control accounts
• Updating of fixed asset register transactions
• Experience in capturing on Xero
• Preparation of audit files
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

The Senior Bookkeeper must meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting / Finance (B Com / B Tech Degree with Finance / Accounting subjects)
• Fully computer literate in MS Office Suite.
• Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience post qualifications in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy.
• Fully proficient and experienced in Xero Accounting Software
• Experience working in a not-for-profit setting.
• Experience with monthly financial processes.
• Proven experience of full financial accounting function to trial balance.
• Ability to handle pressure, take ownership and accountability.
• Strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills.
• The ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to speak and understand French
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• A desire to travel for work should the need arise.
  
  

How to apply

View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by 18 July 2025 to [e-mail]

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More about this vacancy

• Date posted:
  
  

07 July 2025

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