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Cape Town: Senior Bookkeeper posted by Sagen Advisory

Cape Town: Senior Bookkeeper posted by Sagen Advisory

Posted on 2025-07-26 00:00:00

Job Summary

A large and prominent group of companies is seeking to employ a Senior Bookkeeper to their offices in Cape Town. This role’s main functions will entail managing the Cashbooks, Fixed Asset Registers, and Petty Cash. Please note that this is a maternity cover, however there exists a possibility for future permanent employment.

This established and diverse group has interests in the Engineering, Construction, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Logistics and Property sectors. They are looking for an experienced financial professional with an inquisitive, dynamic, and analytical nature to take charge of this role.

We are seeking a candidate who has acquired their National Senior Certificate and holds a Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance related. Preferably, the candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping or in an Operational Finance capacity within manufacturing, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with Syspro or similar ERP systems is advantageous, as is experience working within a group structure, with multiple entities and intercompany loan accounts.

This is a good opportunity for a candidate with long-term oversight in a role where they can grow within the company and build on their skills and experience. It will fit someone who can think on their feet, enjoys system and procedure automation, and is eager to learn and add value. This role will be a good fit for a candidate that likes to get involved in the numbers, but also the commercial and operational side of the business.

Purpose of the Role:

  • To process all creditors documents and reconcile accounts according to intercompany standards and procedures. Simultaneously ensuring that all information and documentation required is efficient, accurate, completed, obtained and submitted for payment timeously.
  • To process cash book/ inventory and other ad hoc monthly Journals and as required by the Financial Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Management of the following areas:

  • Cashbook Management.
  • Petty Cash.
  • Fixed Asset Registers.
  • Creditors / Accounts Payable and Debtors / Accounts Receivable.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Certificate/Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
  • Minimum 5 10 years experience in all accounting functions.
  • Previous working experience on SYSPRO most advantageous.
  • Excellent time management and organising skills.
  • Self-Motivated, Meticulous, and Deadline driven.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to handle large volumes of data, information, projects and tasks at any given time and still be able to deliver quality work on time.
  • Computer Literate in all MS Packages.
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Remuneration:

  • R240,000 to R360,000 pa, depending on experience.

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Cape Town: Senior Bookkeeper posted by Sagen Advisory

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Job Summary

A well-known and respected medium-sized Assurance, Accounting, and Consultancy firm in BELLVILLE CAPE TOWN is searching for an experienced accounting and bookkeeping professional to join their ranks at their offices in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

The candidate will be responsible for the bookkeeping and accounting of a portfolio of clients. This includes capturing the accounting records on Xero or Pastel, maintaining payroll, submitting VAT and employee tax returns, attending to correspondence with SARS, invoicing / billing clients for services rendered and other miscellaneous responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years accounting and finance experience, and completion of SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA articles is a benefit, though candidates with the relevant experience in a practice environment will also be considered. A candidate with the intention of a long-term commitment would be viewed favourably.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Full bookkeeping and accounting function up to trial balance, including debtors, creditors, bank, petty cash, journals, etc. PASTEL & XERO.
  • Handling of VAT and PAYE reviews.
  • Invoicing and debtors collection.
  • IRP5 calculations, reconciliations and submissions.
  • Maintenance of SARS accounts.
  • SARS queries and correspondence.
  • Xero and Pastel Accounting support.
  • PAYE/UIF/SDL calculations and EMP201 submissions.
  • EMP501/IRP5 reconciliations (Easyfile).
  • Payroll.
  • Registration and deregistration for Income Tax, PAYE, VAT and Import and Export licenses.
  • Tax clearance applications.
  • UIF registration and administration.
  • VAT calculations and VAT201 submissions.
  • WCA/FEM/RMA returns, registrations, submission of returns and arranging letters of good standing.
  • Administrative duties.
  • Liaison with clients.
  • Time sheet approvals.
  • Responsible for approving overtime, study leave, time-off requests, other leave requests for the relevant staff.
  • Assist with ongoing training of the SAIPA trainees within the bookkeeping environment.
  • Responsible for ensuring that up-to-date signed engagement letters are on hand for bookkeeping and payroll clients.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • The candidate must have at least an undergraduate degree in finance/accounting.
  • A postgraduate qualification in finance/accounting will count in favour of the candidate.
  • Having completed articles (either SAICA or SAIPA) will be an advantage.
  • Experience with GreatSoft, Pastel, Xero, SimplePay, Pastel Payroll, CaseWare, and eFiling.
  • Candidate must have a minimum of 4 years bookkeeping experience.
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