Temp Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover: July - November) (Cape Town)

Reports To: Finance Manager

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: R8,000 per month (fixed term, July-November)

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