Bookkeeper Benguela Cove Investments (Pty) Ltd

Bookkeeper

ABOUT THE ROLE

Benguela Cove Investments (Pty) Ltd is the holding entity for Benguela Cove Wine Estate and a portfolio of hospitality and property interests in the Overberg region. We are looking for a competent detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial administration of the BCI entity and support the Group Financial Controller in ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Invoice processing approval tracking and supplier query resolution
• Daily cash-ups banking and cash reconciliations
• Maintenance and reconciliation of control accounts (debtors creditors bank)
• Processing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Intercompany loan account reconciliations (BCI and associated plot companies)
• Preparation of supporting schedules for monthly management accounts
• Assisting with VAT and PAYE supporting documentation
• Liaison with wine estate operational teams on finance queries
• Supporting the annual statutory audit for BCI and associated entities

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum: Bookkeeping / Accounting qualification (Diploma or equivalent)
• At least 35 years of relevant bookkeeping experience
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central advantageous; willingness to learn essential
• Strong reconciliation skills able to work independently and identify and resolve discrepancies
• Experience in a multi-entity or hospitality environment advantageous
• Highly organised accurate and able to manage a high transaction volume
• Own transport required (occasional travel to Hermanus)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to reconciliations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills able to liaise with operational teams
• Proactive: raises issues before they become problems
• Deadline-driven with the ability to manage competing priorities

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1