Job Description

An NGO focused on community upliftment is seeking a Bookkeeper for a permanent role based in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Diploma in Bookkeeping with 5+ years related working experience
• Accounting software proficiency, accurate, meticulous and must have a strong sense of urgency

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Procurement Control and Purchase Orders - Ensure all procurement is controlled, process adhered to and expenditure properly authorized; Complete purchase orders for branches and ensure authorization
• Supplier Management - Loan suppliers onto ERP and ensure data is accurate; complete and manage credit applications; verify supplier invoices against approved PO's; capture and process supplier invoices; reconcile supplier accounts to supplier statements; prepare and submit supplier reconciliations and aged creditor reports
• Supplier Payment - ensure all supplier payments are supported by valid documentation, approved purchase orders, and appropriate managerial authorization; verify supplier banking details and compliance; weekly payment batches; month-end payment batches, including supplier payments, property rentals, and equipment rentals
• Branch Bank Accounts and Petty Cash - review bank account and PC recons; ensure claims are valid; submit recons for approval; capture bank account and PC transactions
• S18A Tax certificates - issue tax certificates for all qualifying donations; prepare and submit a monthly Section 18A Donor Summary Report; accurate record keeping
• General - assist during the annual external audit, including the preparation of schedules and responding to audit queries; support the Senior Bookkeeper with queries; general finance related duties

Salary: Market related dependent on experience
Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to with "Bookkeeper" in the subject line
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Skills Required