Senior Bookkeeper (Payment management / Financial reporting / Taxation / Compliance / Process I[...]

CA Global Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization based in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This role involves managing invoices, payments, tax submissions, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Xero, and a solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience in a construction or property development environment.
• Proven experience using Xero, Hubdoc, and ApprovalMax.
• Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs and South African tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately capture sales and supplier invoices and allocate to projects.
• Manage the full purchase cycle and conduct monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT and payroll returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial accuracy

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Certified Bookkeeper qualification

Registered Tax Practitioner

Tools

Xero

Hubdoc

ApprovalMax

Job description

Nature & Scope

Our client is a rapidly growing forward-thinking organization based in Cape Town. They bring together a highly skilled team of architects engineers developers and construction professionals to deliver beautifully designed high-quality residential and mixed-use developments. With a strong focus on innovation and smart building practices they cover the full project lifecycle from land acquisition and urban planning to in-house architectural design construction and delivery.

The company thrives in a fast-paced tech-enabled environment that encourages creativity precision and collaboration. They are currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Bookkeeper to support their dynamic finance team. Success in this role requires a strong command of cloud-based accounting tools a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement in financial processes.

Responsibilities

Invoice Processing & Financial Data Capture :

• Accurately capture sales and supplier invoices.
• Ensure correct allocation to relevant projects and cost centres.
• Monitor finance mailboxes and process incoming invoices and payment requests promptly.

Purchase Cycle & Payment Management :

Manage the full purchase cycle.

Load and process payments accurately and timeously via online banking platforms.

Conduct monthly aged payables reconciliations and maintain up-to-date supplier accounts.

Lead and facilitate weekly payments meetings with department representatives.

Taxation & Compliance

Prepare and submit VAT payroll income tax and provisional tax returns.

Handle SARS verifications audits and ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs.

Maintain accurate tax records and stay current with regulatory updates.

Financial Reporting & Planning :

Maintain a balanced and accurate general ledger.

Assist in the preparation of financial reports and supporting documentation.

Post verify and allocate financial transactions accurately.

Support cashflow planning in collaboration with the Financial Manager.

Assist in financial forecasting and fund allocation strategies.

System & Process Improvement :

Leverage tools such as Xero Hubdoc ApprovalMax and Google Sheets for efficiency.

Proactively suggest and implement improvements to financial processes and systems.

Demonstrate a high affinity for accounting systems and a willingness to adapt to change.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications :

Certified Bookkeeper qualification.

Registered Tax Practitioner

Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs and general IFRS principles.

Experience Requirements :

Minimum of 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience preferably in a construction architecture or property development environment.

Proven experience using Xero Hubdoc and ApprovalMax

Demonstrated knowledge of VAT payroll and income tax submissions including handling verifications and audits.

Experience with managing full purchase cycles payment processing and supplier reconciliations.

Strong track record of working within a structured finance team and leading payment meetings or similar operational sessions.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following :

Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy

Confident in using cloud-based systems like Xero Hubdoc and ApprovalMax.

Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Effective communication and collaboration across departments

Solid knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and South African tax regulations.

Proactive problem-solving and analytical thinking.

High level of accountability professionalism and integrity.

Contractual Information

Permanent

All suitable candidates are encouraged to apply

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to

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Sahil Bissoon

Business Development and Recruitment Specialist

CA Global – Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable po sitions.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1