Senior Bookeeper

Recruiter:

Key Recruitment

Job Ref:

4220788771

Date posted:

Friday, April 10, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

An established building contractor based in the Southern Suburbs is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. The successful candidate will manage financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and prepare financial statements. Responsibilities include handling journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate bookkeeping practices across the full finance function.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum; a relevant financial qualification.

• Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping experience, preferably within the building or construction industry

• Own reliable transport – essential

• Must reside in or near the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town

• Proficiency in Buildsmart accounting software will be a strong advantage

• Solid working knowledge of Pastel Payroll

• Advanced computer literacy, with particular strength in Microsoft Excel

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Processing & Reporting

• Capture and process all financial transactions accurately and timeously

• Reconcile bank statements and ensure accuracy of all account balances

• Perform month-end tasks including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and depreciation

• Manage month-end and year-end close out procedures

• Prepare monthly management accounts

• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register

• Prepare and manage cashflow reconciliations

Payments & Banking

• Manage and process online banking payments

• Control subcontractor payments and perform related reconciliations

• Ensure all statutory payments (VAT and PAYE) are submitted and paid timeously

Administrative & Secretarial

• Assist with Company Secretarial duties as required

REMUNERATION & CONDITIONS

Salary is negotiable and will be structured on a Cost to Company (CTC) basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Please note that leave is aligned with the company's contractor shutdown period over December and January.

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