Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper – Retail Group

Location: Muizenburg
Department: Finance Department

We are looking for a detail-driven and dependable Bookkeeper to join our Finance Department and support a group of corporate-owned retail stores. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting month-end processes while working closely with the Accountant and Finance Manager. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong reconciliation experience, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment
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• Record daily financial transactions and maintain the general ledger
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform bank reconciliations and supplier reconciliations
• Capture supplier and rental invoices
• Process and allocate cash book entries
• Prepare month-end journals (prepayments, accruals, provisions)
• Assist with balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Manage petty cash and expense reimbursements
• Handle CashPOS payments report and store allocations
• Perform income statement variance analysis and provide commentary
• Maintain accurate financial filing systems and databases
• Support monthly and annual financial closing schedules
• 2–4 years’ experience as a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant / Accounts Clerk
• Experience with in retail / FMCG / multi-store / multi-unit environments (advantageous)
• Diploma or Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or related field (essential)
• Experience with ICB or equivalent bookkeeping courses (advantageous)
• Experience with bookkeeping software such as Pastel, Sage, Quick Books, Xero
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Basic understanding of tax, VAT and compliance
• Familiarity with POS systems and retail cash management

• 2–4 years’ experience as a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant / Accounts Clerk
• Experience with in retail / FMCG / multi-store / multi-unit environments (advantageous)
• Diploma or Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or related field (essential)
• Experience with ICB or equivalent bookkeeping courses (advantageous)

• Experience with bookkeeping software such as Pastel, Sage, Quick Books, Xero
• Strong reconciliation skills (bank, supplier, debtors, creditors)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Basic understanding of tax, VAT and compliance
• Familiarity with POS systems and retail cash management

• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy
• Strong organisation and time management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Honest, reliable and discreet with financial data
• Team player with good communication skills