Bookkeeper .

A well-established property investment and asset management company is seeking to appoint a Bookkeeper to join its head office finance team. The organisation manages multiple property-related entities and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple financial processes simultaneously. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who is comfortable working across multiple entities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, and compliance processes within a structured but dynamic finance environment. The successful candidate will form part of a collaborative accounting team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Financial Processing:

• Perform daily accounting and processing tasks across multiple entities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system
• Support the processing of high-volume transactional data across business units

Reconciliations & Controls:

• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Perform supplier reconciliations and resolve outstanding differences
• Process bad debt write-offs in line with approved policies
• Import and reconcile billing data between systems across entities

Payments & Cash Management:

• Assist with loading payments onto banking platforms
• Prepare payment packs for review and approval
• Ensure all payment documentation is accurate and properly supported

VAT & Compliance:

• Prepare VAT calculations and reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve VAT variances
• Assist with SARS queries and supporting documentation requirements

Reporting & Month-End:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Perform actual versus forecast comparisons and provide explanations for variances
• Support the preparation of annual audit folders and audit requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bookkeeping qualification (required)
• Accounting degree (advantageous)
• 3+ years’ bookkeeping or related accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliations
• Experience with property accounting systems (MDA advantageous)
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Team-oriented with good communication skills
• Deadline-driven with a proactive and structured working style