JUNIOR BOOKKEEPER

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

H7525 EW JNRB

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Responsible for limited areas of accounting records and financial reporting.

POSITION INFO:

An established company with a national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Jnr Bookkeeper to join their team.

Formal Education:

Grade 12 with Accounting.

Experience:

Bookkeeper I – 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping/ accounting function
Bookkeeper II – 3 to 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/ accounting function (3 years’ experience as Bookkeeper I)

Knowledge:

Accounting principles and practices.

Proficiency in relevant computer skills in SAGE.

X3, Excel, Outlook, Word, VIP Payroll .

Accountable for mainly processing of accounting records.

Duties:

Procurement and suppliers:

Responsible for processing and follow up of primary source documents (supplier invoices, credit notes and payments).
Have a basic understanding and awareness of the Group's policies, procedures and Levels of Authority regarding goods and services procured.
Maintains the key relationship with the finance department of suppliers and follows up outstanding issues.
Responsible for filing all supporting documentation.
Assists in other areas where required.

General accounting records and reconciliations:

Prepares cash books and bank reconciliations.
Assists in the maintenance of the fixed assets registers including the tagging and location verification of assets.
Prepares other reconciliation schedules for routine/simple account balances.
Responsible for ensuring that the primary source documents are correctly reflected in the accounting records.
Assists where requested by the accountant with intercompany transaction schedules and confirmations.
Assists in other areas where required.

Management information:

Assist in preparing management information and budget schedules where requested.

Sales function:

Assists the accountant to collect outstanding customer balances.
Assists in other areas where required.

Treasury and financial soundness:

Reports daily on cash and bank balances.
Plans and co-ordinates the payment release process.
Assists in preparing the weekly and long-term cash flow.
Assists in other areas where required.

Taxation:

Prepares and submits Income Tax returns for simple (dormant/non-trading) entities.
Assists in other areas where required.

Audit and year-end:

Assists with preparation of information within line of duty to management and the auditors.
Assists in other areas where required.

Special projects:

Assists in other areas where required.

Strategic and other areas:

Participates in meetings.
Basic communication required.
Decision-making is limited to timing, speed and quality of subject matter.
Basic knowledge on subject matter is required.
Carries out principles from policies and strategy.
No ability to influence others.
Assists in other areas where required.

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