Bookkeeper

This is a current vacancy. An opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper in Queenstown. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.

About the Opportunity

Equally, this Bookkeeper role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Queenstown. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Queenstown team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Bookkeeper to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Meet the Team

The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Queenstown office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Based in Queenstown

Practically speaking, the role is based in Queenstown, along the Sunshine Coast tourism belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Queenstown and the broader Eastern Cape region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

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

Core Functions

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk

Essential Criteria

• Clear credit and criminal record
• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups

Importantly, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.