Senior Bookkeeper - Cape Town

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage all bookkeeping functions up to trial balance. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of handling large accounts, and proficient in MS Office, with 3+ years of experience. Reliable transport and bilingual skills in English and Afrikaans required. This is a full-time role based in Rondebosch.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Palladium accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Contactable references are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full bookkeeping functions up to trial balance.
• Perform accurate and timely cashbook processing.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and supplier reconciliations.
• Ensure customers pay in full and on time.
• Share weekly sales reports and cash flow reports.
• Handle general admin tasks and filing as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Palladium accounting software

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Integrity

Bilingual in English and Afrikaans

Job description

About the job Senior Bookkeeper - Cape Town

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and dedicated Senior Bookkeeper to join our team on a full-time basis at our office in Rondebosch. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing full bookkeeping functions up to trial balance and will report directly to the Financial Manager and CEO. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling large accounts, particularly with major retailers such as Clicks, Shoprite, and others.

Key Responsibilities:

Cashbook:

• Accurate and timely cashbook processing.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
• Correctly process raw materials into the appropriate warehouse.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Perform monthly supplier reconciliations within 10 days after month-end.
• Resolve any queries with suppliers promptly.
• Ensure accurate and consistent allocation of expenses.
• Capture all VAT transactions accurately.
• Maintain an online folder with all supplier invoices, statements, and reconciliations.

Customers:

• Ensure customers pay in full and on time.
• Process credit notes accurately and promptly.
• Accurately and timely process customer deductions with relevant descriptions.
• Resolve any invoice queries with customers within 10 days after month-end.
• Maintain an online folder with all customer invoices.
• Accurately invoice online sales monthly.
• Upload retail invoices onto the portal.

Reporting:

• Share weekly sales reports for the group.
• Provide a weekly cash flow report to management.
• Prepare and share monthly, weekly, debtor, and creditor reports as required by the CEO or Financial Manager.
• Handle general admin tasks and filing as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Palladium accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
• Contactable references are required.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an opportunity to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.