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

Temp Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover: July-November)

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