Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Conova Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000597/KVR

Date posted:

Monday, November 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
About our Client
Our client is a privately held company with interests in agricultural land and property ownership in the Western Cape.

About the Role
The bookkeeper will be responsible for the processing, reconciliation, journals, payroll, month-end tasks and preparing basic financial reports. The ideal candidate will be capable of managing day-to-day bookkeeping, statutory compliance, and core accounting functions with minimal supervision.

NB: Please note that this role is based in Hermanus and operates on a full-time, onsite or hybrid or remote work schedule. This is dependent on the successful candidate.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities Process and verify supplier invoices, and prepare for management approval and payment Issue sales invoices Process and track debit card and petty cash expenditure, ensuring accurate receipts and timely reimbursements Process and reconcile guesthouse income from various booking platforms Process monthly payroll, and prepare for management approval and payment Perform bank reconciliations, monitor operational costs, and identify discrepancies Perform all month-end processes, including intercompany loan interest and depreciation journals Prepare timely and accurate VAT201 and EMP201 Reports for submission via eFiling Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts for Management and Group Accountant\/s Produce ad hoc financial reports for Management and Group Accountant\/s Assist with annual budget preparation, regular budget consolidation, and cash flow management Collaborate closely with the Farm Office, Guesthouse Manager, Farm Managers, and the CEO Report to CEO and Group Accountant\/s Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors Liaise with other intermediaries i.e. Banks, Customers, Suppliers etc. as needed Provide general financial administration and assist with additional tasks as needed Requirements Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field is highly preferable 3-5 years bookkeeping\/accounting experience Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Sage Accounting and Sage Payroll is essential Experience in full-function reconciliation, debtors, creditors, general journals, and statutory submissions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Exceptional attention to detail and high-level organizational skills Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively with a broader team Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow within the organisation Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please assume that unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We wish you every success in your job search.

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