One of our clients based in Kraaifontein , Cape Town is looking for a Finance Assistant/ Bookkeeper to join their Finance Team. This role is suited to an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys structured, process-driven work and is looking for a stable, long-term position. It is an operational role focused on accuracy, consistency, and reliable execution rather than fast career progression.

Requirements
• Grade 12 (required)
• Certificate or diploma in bookkeeping will be an advantage
• Minimum 3–5 years’ hands-on bookkeeping experience in a structured, deadline-driven environment
Skills & Competencies
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Accounting package
• Excel proficiency at an intermediate level (non-negotiable), including the ability to use formulas and filters
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Perform under pressure
• Results orientated
• Work independently
• Integrity
• Consistency & reliability
• Comfortable with routine & recurring processes
Responsibilities
• Weekly staff capturing for cost allocations
• Capturing & coding of reimbursement expenses
• Weekly wages for two entities
• Complete and submit BIBC benefit reports (Building Industries Bargaining Council)
• Creditor recons
• Capturing and allocating of stock
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Purchase orders
• Capturing of supplier invoices
• Month-end capturing to QuickBooks
• Customer invoicing & processing receipts
• Maintain subcontractor loan accounts
• Monthly general journal entries
• Reconciling intercompany loan accounts
• Resolving of discrepancies on sales report
• Maintain asset register
• Add beneficiaries on bank
• Load payments
• Ensure all invoices are VAT compliant
• General administration duties