SENIOR BOOKKEEPER R 55k R 60k pm CBD, Cape Town

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: ZAR 55000 - 55000

Experience Required: 5-8years

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SENIOR BOOKKEEPER - R 55-60k pm - CBD Cape Town

A well-established multi-entity business with a national footprint is looking to appoint a capable Senior Bookkeeper to support and maintain its core finance function. The role suits someone who works confidently and independently maintains strong control of the numbers and values being trusted with real responsibility. It offers a high degree of autonomy in running the finance function direct collaboration with the owner on cash flow and decision support a stable operating environment and the opportunity to add genuine commercial value through insight and financial discipline.

Scope of the role includes:

Ownership of the bookkeeping function through to Trial Balance
Preparation of monthly management packs including income statements and supporting schedules
Ongoing processing of income and supplier transactions
Monitoring and follow-up of outstanding balances
Monthly bank and cash reconciliations
Review of monthly commission and payroll inputs
Preparation of statutory returns and related payments
Assisting with cash flow planning budgets and audit processes
Liaison with external accountants and auditors when required

Requirements

Experience required:

8 yrs experience in a senior bookkeeping capacity
Confident working across multiple entities or operational divisions
Working knowledge of Sage Pastel Partner and payroll systems
Solid Excel and general MS Office capability
Comfortable in a trusted hands-on role with minimal oversight

Benefits

High level of trust and autonomy

You will run the finance function day to day with the space to apply your own structure discipline and improvements without constant oversight.

Direct access to the owner

The role works closely with the business owner on cash flow reporting and decision support allowing you to influence outcomes rather than simply report numbers.

Stable established environment

The business is well-established with predictable activity making this a role for someone who values control consistency and getting things done properly.

Opportunity to add commercial value

Beyond core bookkeeping there is scope to contribute insights tighten processes and support better financial decision-making over time.

Required Skills:

Ownership of the bookkeeping function through to Trial Balance Monthly financial reporting and supporting schedules Ongoing processing of income and supplier transactions Monitoring and follow-up of outstanding balances Monthly bank and cash reconciliations Review of monthly commission and payroll inputs Preparation of statutory returns and related payments Assisting with cash flow planning budgets and audit processes Liaison with external accountants and auditors when required

Required Education:

Several years experience in a senior bookkeeping capacityConfident working across multiple entities or operational divisionsWorking knowledge of Sage Pastel Partner and payroll systemsSolid Excel and general MS Office capabilityComfortable in a trusted hands-on role with minimal oversight

SENIOR BOOKKEEPER - R 55-60k pm - CBD Cape TownA well-established multi-entity business with a national footprint is looking to appoint a capable Senior Bookkeeper to support and maintain its core finance function. The role suits someone who works confidently and independently maintains strong contr...