Temporary Bookkeeper – Maternity Cover (July to November) | Potential for Permanent Role | Cape Town

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Temporary Bookkeeper – Maternity Cover (July to November) | Potential for Permanent Role | Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

• • Temporary Bookkeeper – Maternity Cover (July to November) | Potential for Permanent Role | Cape Town

    Location: Cape Town, South Africa
    Employment Type: Temporary (July-November, Maternity Cover)
    Reports To: Finance Manager

    Role Overview:
    Seeking a meticulous temp bookkeeper for maternity cover. Immediate start ideal: can begin with 2 hours/1 day per week to shadow current bookkeeper, then take over from July.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Primary focus: Issue invoices, process purchase orders, align quotes with project managers, and ensure weekly data accuracy for payment processing.

    • Track all financial data in Excel and Buildertrend, relay to the Finance Manager for payments.

    • Liaise with project managers/accountants to ensure accurate reconciliations (note: bank statement and A/P reconciliation & monthly reporting is handled by external accountants).

    • Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

    • Manage 300+ transactions per month across multiple bank accounts.

    Requirements:

    • Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping.

    • Minimum 2 years hands-on Xero experience (required).

    • Advanced Excel skills (no training will be provided).

    • Proven experience with high transaction volume and administrative workload.

    • High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

    • Immediate availability preferred.

    Salary: R15,000 per month 

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