Cape Town: Bookkeeper posted by Talent Shore PTY Ltd
Posted on 2025-08-24 00:00:00
| Employer | Talent Shore PTY Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Finance/Accounting |
| Location | Western Cape / Cape Town |
Job Summary
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UK Standard Time: 9:00 AM 5:30 PM (GMT)
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Summer Hours (May Aug): MonThurs 8:30 AM 6:00 PM, Fri 8:30 AM 12:30 PM
About Our Client:
Our client is a purpose-driven global organisation that delivers impactful overseas experiences for students and volunteers through a blend of charitable and commercial operations. Their mission? Empowering young people to travel with purpose, while supporting sustainable development initiatives in communities across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With a mix of charity and business entities under their umbrella, the work is dynamic, meaningful, and far from ordinary.
Job Description:
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Bookkeeper to join their growing remote finance team. This role calls for someone with strong technical skills in Xero and a solid foundation in accounting principles. You’ll play a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy across multiple international entities, including both non-profit and for-profit divisions within the travel and development sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multiple entities
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Reconcile bank accounts and financial records (GBP, USD, ZAR, INR, TZS)
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Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including supplier and customer liaison
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Prepare and post journals, maintain ledgers, and manage cash flow
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Support payroll processing and employee expense reconciliation
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Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports
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Set up payments via systems like Teleru (experience not required, training provided)
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Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and internal policies
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Use Xero and Zoho (linked) to manage invoicing, transactions, and reporting
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Collaborate with finance and operations teams across multiple time zones
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Understand and correctly classify complex accounting transactions (e.g. income in advance, deferred income, intercompany transfers)
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Contribute to audit preparation and grant/donation financial tracking
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant in a multi-entity environment
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Advanced working knowledge of Xero (non-negotiable), including reconciliations, journals, and reporting
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Familiarity with Zoho for invoicing and Wise, OFX, or Revolut is a plus
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Prior experience in the travel or charity/non-profit sector strongly preferred
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Ability to manage financial operations across multiple currencies and time zones
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Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong Excel skills and familiarity with cloud-based accounting tools
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AAT qualification or similar preferred
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Comfortable occasionally working outside standard hours when needed due to global collaboration demands
Benefits
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100% Remote (Work from anywhere in South Africa)
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Work with a mission-led global team across the UK, Asia, Africa, and the Americas
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20 days of annual leave plus 8 UK public holidays
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Flexible summer working hours (half-day Fridays from May to August)
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Exposure to a dynamic mix of charitable and commercial finance work
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Make a real impact supporting global education and development
NB: Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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