Bookkeeper

Location: Rietvalleirand

Join a specialist financial services group operating across multiple entities. You’ll be part of a tight-knit finance team that values accuracy, accountability and timely delivery across the month-end cycle.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a detail-driven Bookkeeper to manage daily cashbooks, creditor processing (local & international), payments, reconciliations, statutory submissions and month-end close across the group. You’ll keep bank, card and supplier accounts precise, support audits with robust documentation, and ensure deadlines (e.g., reconciliations and month-end by the 12th working day) are met consistently.

What you’ll do

• Import, update and reconcile all bank and credit card cashbooks daily; prepare bank reconciliations by the 12th working day.
• Prepare weekly payment schedules for CFO review and load approved payments in Xero and FNB; manage month-end, ad hoc and dividend payments.
• Capture and verify supplier invoices against budgets and approvals; reconcile supplier statements; present monthly creditor age analysis.
• Handle foreign payments: capture invoices, prepare BOP forms, coordinate currency deals and submit payment summaries.
• Own month-end close tasks (bank/creditor/debtor reconciliations, commissions, supplier invoices, corporate cards/Hubdoc checks, GL and loan updates).
• Manage statutory and compliance submissions (BOP, CIPC annual returns; assist with BEE).
• Provide full accounting support for a related entity (e.g., reconciliations, payments, supplier processing) and assist with audit documentation.

Tools you’ll use

• Xero
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

What you’ll bring

• Sharp attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Professional, proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders

Why this role?
You’ll play a central role in a high-trust finance environment, owning core processes end-to-end and partnering closely with leadership to keep the group’s finances running smoothly.

The offer will be market related in line with your qualifications, skills, and experience. The role can offer up to R30 000 per month for candidates who are graduated, are an exact fit and require minimal additional training or oversight.