Job title: Senior Bookeeper
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Job published: 26/05/2026
Job ID: 76198

Job Description

Play a key role within a dynamic finance team supporting accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency across a growing organisation based in Cape Town.

Why join this team?

  • Be part of a collaborative finance function that supports strategic decision-making
  • Work in an environment focused on accuracy, process improvement, and accountability
  • Gain exposure to full-cycle bookkeeping including reporting, reconciliations, and compliance
  • Opportunity to contribute to cross-functional processes and financial insights

What you will be doing:

  • Process accounts payable invoices and manage supplier queries
  • Prepare and execute bank payments and reconcile transactions
  • Maintain bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Manage accrued and deferred income processes
  • Support full month-end close including journals and reporting packs
  • Handle revenue recognition and intercompany transactions
  • Maintain fixed asset and intangible registers with related entries
  • Prepare VAT returns and provisional tax submissions
  • Assist with audit requirements and ad hoc financial reporting

What we are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a finance or bookkeeping role
  • Strong Excel and spreadsheet proficiency
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Solid understanding of business and financial processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Clear communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders

Benefits and unique aspects:

  • Exposure to comprehensive accounting processes across multiple areas
  • Opportunity to work closely with finance leadership
  • Involvement in reporting, compliance, and operational finance projects

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