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Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

VHRSCity of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Role Name : Bookkeeper

Location : Salt River, Cape Town (Office-based)

Working Hours : Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

ROLE SUMMARY :

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to bring the company’s financial function in-house. You’ll take ownership of our day-to-day finance operations, provide strategic input on cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting, and ensure robust financial control across multiple projects. You’ll be supported by two team members : one part-time finance assistant (4 days a week) and one hybrid assistant.

This is a medium to senior-level role, not suited for juniors, and offers the opportunity to take a leadership position in a growing company.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Prepare financials for external accountants and auditors
  • Manage debtors and creditors across multiple ongoing projects
  • Implement and maintain financial processes and controls
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial clarity on each project
  • Handle financial oversight of Xero Projects and general ledger tasks
  • Assist in onboarding new systems / processes as we bring finance fully in-house

REQUIREMENTS :

  • 5+ years of solid bookkeeping / financial management experience
  • Experience working in a medium-sized business environment
  • Strong Xero skills, including Xero Projects
  • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Demonstrated ability to manage financial operations across multiple projects
  • Ability to work closely with a small, collaborative team
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and confident in leading finance internally
  • Prior experience liaising with external accountants and auditors
  • Proactive and assertive with a strong sense of accountability

    • WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT VORTEX :

  • A supportive, friendly team in a growing company with a great atmosphere
  • Real impact : You’ll play a key role in shaping our internal finance function
  • A varied and hands-on role within a compliance-driven design space
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