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Senior Bookkeeper (Payment management / Financial reporting / Taxation / Compliance / Process I[...]

Senior Bookkeeper (Payment management / Financial reporting / Taxation / Compliance / Process I[...]

CA Global HeadhuntersCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Nature & Scope

Our client is a rapidly growing forward-thinking organization based in Cape Town. They bring together a highly skilled team of architects engineers developers and construction professionals to deliver beautifully designed high-quality residential and mixed-use developments. With a strong focus on innovation and smart building practices they cover the full project lifecycle from land acquisition and urban planning to in-house architectural design construction and delivery.

The company thrives in a fast-paced tech-enabled environment that encourages creativity precision and collaboration. They are currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Bookkeeper to support their dynamic finance team. Success in this role requires a strong command of cloud-based accounting tools a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement in financial processes.

Responsibilities

Invoice Processing & Financial Data Capture :

  • Accurately capture sales and supplier invoices.
  • Ensure correct allocation to relevant projects and cost centres.
  • Monitor finance mailboxes and process incoming invoices and payment requests promptly.

Purchase Cycle & Payment Management :

  • Manage the full purchase cycle.
  • Load and process payments accurately and timeously via online banking platforms.
  • Conduct monthly aged payables reconciliations and maintain up-to-date supplier accounts.
  • Lead and facilitate weekly payments meetings with department representatives.
  • Taxation & Compliance

  • Prepare and submit VAT payroll income tax and provisional tax returns.
  • Handle SARS verifications audits and ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs.
  • Maintain accurate tax records and stay current with regulatory updates.
  • Financial Reporting & Planning :

  • Maintain a balanced and accurate general ledger.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports and supporting documentation.
  • Post verify and allocate financial transactions accurately.
  • Support cashflow planning in collaboration with the Financial Manager.
  • Assist in financial forecasting and fund allocation strategies.
  • System & Process Improvement :

  • Leverage tools such as Xero Hubdoc ApprovalMax and Google Sheets for efficiency.
  • Proactively suggest and implement improvements to financial processes and systems.
  • Demonstrate a high affinity for accounting systems and a willingness to adapt to change.
  • Qualifications & Experience

    Minimum Qualifications :

  • Certified Bookkeeper qualification.
  • Registered Tax Practitioner
  • Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs and general IFRS principles.
  • Experience Requirements :

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience preferably in a construction architecture or property development environment.
  • Proven experience using Xero Hubdoc and ApprovalMax
  • Demonstrated knowledge of VAT payroll and income tax submissions including handling verifications and audits.
  • Experience with managing full purchase cycles payment processing and supplier reconciliations.
  • Strong track record of working within a structured finance team and leading payment meetings or similar operational sessions.
  • Key Competencies

    The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following :

  • Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy
  • Confident in using cloud-based systems like Xero Hubdoc and ApprovalMax.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration across departments
  • Solid knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and South African tax regulations.
  • Proactive problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • High level of accountability professionalism and integrity.
  • Contractual Information

  • Permanent
  • All suitable candidates are encouraged to apply
  • If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to

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    Sahil Bissoon

    Business Development and Recruitment Specialist

    CA Global – Finance

    CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable po sitions.

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