Senior Bookkeeper

Experienced, highly organised, Senior Bookkeeper required for company based at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records up to trial balance, ensuring compliance, and providing reliable financial insights to support decision-making in a fast-paced operational environment.

 

General:

Manage full bookkeeping function up to trial balance

Daily processing of cash books and bank reconciliation

Daily record-keeping and reporting on cash, EFT and credit card transactions

Daily reporting of cashflow to directors/owners

Compiling commission schedules for sales agents

Sales reconciliation

Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes

Perform and review bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations

Debtors, ageing and collections

Creditors / Invoicing

General ledger – Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data

Petty cash processing

Asset register updates

Month end depreciation updates

Accounts preparation to balance sheet

Prepare and review detailed monthly management reports and reconciliations between accounts

Management accounts

Trial balance to balance sheet

Handle VAT calculations, submissions, and compliance

VAT processing: processing of all VAT invoices to enable VAT submissions (including SARS submissions and dealing with SARS queries)

Process and oversee payroll

Payroll journals and control accounts recons (Salary/PAYE/SDL/UIF) – including staff payments, year-end recon and SARS submissions and dealing with SARS queries

Assist with budgeting and cash flow management

Record keeping (including general filing)

Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and SARS

Supervise and support junior bookkeeping/admin staff (if applicable)

Ad-hoc tasks within the business, as and when these may be required from time to time

 

Desired experience, qualifications & attributes:

Minimum 5 years+ experience as a Senior Bookkeeper with senior level responsibility

Relevant qualification in Bookkeeping or Accounting (Diploma preferred)

Experience managing multiple entities (advantageous)

Quickbooks, Xero & Pastel qualifications and experience essential

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting

Working knowledge of MS Office

Must be highly detail oriented and organized with strong and accurate administration and reporting skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives and daily tasks and meet deadlines

Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and clients

Proficiency in English / Afrikaans with outstanding communication skills, both oral and written

Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required

 

Background references

Clean criminal record

Valid drivers license and own vehicle essential