Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Position

The bookkeeper plays an important role within the Finance team by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and preparing reports that contribute to the financial health and operational efficiency of all stores. The Bookkeeper ensures timely reconciliations, compliance, and financial data integrity across multiple business units.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Financial Processing and Reconciliation for all stores:

Process and reconcile creditors (allocation/coding), cashbook, petty cash and credit cards. Maintain and reconcile daily bank deposits and cash tracking. Prepare and process payments/refunds according to Company process Maintain monthly audit files and ensure completeness of documentation. Perform bookkeeping up to trial balance, subsequently maintain management accounts from trial balance Process and maintain accurate monthly journal entries including payroll, depreciation and general adjustments Reconciliation and submission of VAT Prepare and corroborate management accounts and follow up timeously Maintain Food-Cost corroboration and follow up Resolve all escalated queries (Cash or POS and expense) for all stores Maintain Fixed Asset register including new builds, revamps & disposals.

Ideal Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification with a degree being advantageous Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in QSR, Retail and/or Hospitality industry Proficient in financial reporting systems preferably Sage Evolution Experience with GAAP Retail Office

(Advantageous)

Key Personal Inherent Characteristics

High attention to Detail Problem Solver Organised & Reliable Works well with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve queries and support operations. Handles sensitive financial data with integrity and confidentiality. Takes initiative to improve processes and support financial decision-making.

Join Our Team at TradeOn!

Location:

Kuilsriver, Cape Town

Contract Type:

Permanent

Application Deadline:

18 September 2025

Please include the job title in your application.

If you do not receive feedback within one month of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

TradeOn reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement or not fill the vacancy at any stage of the recruitment process.

We are committed to achieving our employment equity goals, which will be considered throughout the recruitment process.

By submitting your application, you consent to TradeOn processing your personal information for recruitment purposes. This includes consideration for the advertised role and other suitable opportunities within the organisation. TradeOn complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and your information will be used solely for lawful and legitimate recruitment activities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

What is your notice period? What are your GROSS salary expectations (before deductions)? Do you have 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in QSR, Retail and/or Hospitality industry?
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/09/18