Finance Assistant​/Bookkeeper

Overview

POSITION:
Financial Assistant/ Bookkeeper

LOCATION:

Joostenberg Vlakte, Cape Town
REPORTING TO:
Financial Manager

This role is suited to an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys structured, process-driven work and is looking for a stable, long-term position. It is an operational role focused on accuracy, consistency, and reliable execution rather than fast career progression.

• Grade 12 (required)
• Certificate or diploma in bookkeeping will be an advantage
• Minimum 3–5 years’ hands-on bookkeeping experience in a structured, deadline-driven environment

• Computer literate – MS Office
• Accounting package
• Excel proficiency at an intermediate level (non-negotiable), including the ability to use formulas and filters
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Perform under pressure
• Results orientated
• Work independently
• Integrity
• Consistency & reliability
• Comfortable with routine & recurring processes

• Weekly staff capturing for cost allocations
• Capturing & coding of reimbursement expenses
• Weekly wages for two entities
• Complete and submit BIBC benefit reports (Building Industries Bargaining Council)
• Creditor recons
• Capturing and allocating of stock
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Purchase orders
• Capturing of supplier invoices
• Month-end capturing to Quick Books
• Customer invoicing & processing receipts
• Maintain subcontractor loan accounts
• Monthly general journal entries
• Reconciling intercompany loan accounts
• Resolving of discrepancies on sales report
• Maintain asset register
• Add beneficiaries on bank
• Load payments
• Ensure all invoices are VAT compliant
• General administration duties

All listed responsibilities form part of the role. Certain duties involving higher levels of trust and system access will be assigned once the employee has demonstrated accuracy, reliability, and adherence to internal controls.

• Candidates may be required to demonstrate Excel proficiency as part of the interview process.