Bookkeeper

An opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper in Hermanus. Suitably qualified candidates from across Western Cape are invited to apply.

About This Position

Equally, an experienced Bookkeeper is needed to support operations in Hermanus. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Hermanus much easier.

Based in Hermanus

Working in Hermanus means a place with views toward Table Mountain, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Hermanus office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Hermanus.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

The Environment

The environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Hermanus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

Equal Opportunity

Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Hermanus.

Daily Duties

• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately

Candidate Profile

• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Experience supporting external audits is an advantage

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.