Service Charge Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Service Charge Bookkeeper on a contract basis, based in Somerset West, Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, pressurized environment. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential, along with excellent communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and strong interpersonal and organisational abilities. This role requires a self-disciplined, reliable individual who can demonstrate initiative and deliver high-quality work consistently.

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE    :           Contract
SECTOR                          :           Finance
BASIC SALARY              :           R15 000 – R17 000 Negotiable
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3–4 years of relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a pressurized and fast-paced environment
• Intermediate computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Self-disciplined and reliable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Follow established month-end procedures, including communicating with property managers to ensure correct cost allocation and handling financial queries.
• Perform utility supplier reconciliations.
• Perform reserve fund reconciliations.
• Perform suspense account reconciliations.
• Monitor and correspond with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable regarding supplier invoices and incoming cheques.
• Monitor and manage unpaid supplier invoices previously held on the system due to insufficient funds.
• Process supplier invoices.
• Prepare trial balances.
• Liaise with internal accountants, as required, during auditing processes.
• Liaise with clients.
• Perform bank account reconciliations.

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00