SUMMARY:
Are you a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the full finance function?
POSITION INFO:
A well-established education-focused organisation based in George (Garden Route), Western Cape, is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to take responsibility for the full finance function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong bookkeeping and accounting experience who enjoys working closely with operational teams and playing a key role in driving financial efficiency, accuracy, and control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full finance function
- Partner with leadership on financial management and expenditure control
- Manage annual operational and capital budget processes
- Analyse monthly management accounts and report on financial findings
- Monitor daily income and expenditure against budgets
- Oversee procurement, accounts payable, and supplier processes
- Manage debtors, collections, and payment follow-ups
- Ensure discounts, bursaries, and financial processes are accurately applied
- Prepare monthly reconciliations, journals, and month-end reporting
- Review and submit accurate billing information
- Monitor event and activity budgets
- Review payroll information and discuss findings with management
- Provide financial guidance and support to internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Train staff on finance-related processes where required
Job Experience and Skills Required:Completed Matric
Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification advantageous
7 - 10 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment
Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
Advanced Microsoft Excel skillsExperience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting
Strong understanding of accounts payable and debt management processes
Apply now!
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