This role supports the company's accounting functions and office administration.

The position includes day-to-day bookkeeping, payment processing, financial reporting, and general office coordination.

This is a temporary full-time position covering maternity leave.

Location: Stikland, Cape Town

Reports to: Business Owner

Schedule: Monday - Thursdays, 08:00-16:30 & Fridays, 08:00-16:00.

Position Type: Full-time; Maternity Cover

Salary: Market-related and commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping:

• Allocate and reconcile all payments made and received
• Process supplier invoices, match to purchase orders, and issue payments as per SOPs
• Assist with creating and posting customer invoices, tracking payments, and managing outstanding balances
• Capture all stock received against Purchase Orders
• Capture and reconcile day-end files with supplier and customer invoices
• Process and refund returned orders
• Receive and bank all cash; verify cash-ups to the bank account
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Manage debtors, maintain age analysis, and follow up on collections
• Assist with monthly closing procedures, finance reports, and account reconciliations
• Provide necessary documents and support to the third-party accounting firm
• Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks or financial projects as required
  
  
  

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure confidentiality regarding all company financial matters
• Compile a monthly accounts payable report for month end payments.
• Compile monthly summaries of all card transactions
• Reporting on any financial discrepancies, problems, etc
  
  
  

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping or office administration role
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliation processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software
• Experience in the catering equipment industry is advantageous
• Own reliable transport to work
  
  
  

Competencies:

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team management and operational efficiency
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment
• Trustworthy and committed to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive company and client information at all times
  
  
  

Our ideal candidate:

• Is passionate about bookkeeping, accuracy, and financial compliance
• Is proactive and enjoys supporting both finance and operations
• Is confident working with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a dynamic team and business
• Is dedicated to maintaining structure, consistency, and reliability in financial and administrative processes