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Half -day Bookkeeper

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Job Description - Half -day Bookkeeper

A well -established business within the farming industry is looking for a highly competent and detail -oriented half -day Bookkeeper to take ownership of the full bookkeeping function. This is a half -day, mostly remote role, requiring availability to meet with the CEO in Somerset West once to twice per week. This is a 3 -month fixed term contract to be extended or made permanent.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a disciplined and proactive finance professional with solid experience in the South African financial and tax environment, who enjoys working independently while remaining closely aligned with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance using Xero

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

  • Provide insightful commentary on variances against budget.

  • Submission of bi -annual VAT returns and monthly PAYE, UIF, and SDL

  • Management of all SARS eFiling submissions and correspondence

  • Tax Compliance:
    • Prepare and submit bi -annual VAT returns via eFiling.
    • Calculate and process monthly PAYE, UIF, and SDL payments.
    • Assist with the preparation of supporting documents for income tax returns (ITR14).
  • SARS eFiling & Liaison: Expertly manage all company submissions and correspondence through the SARS eFiling platform. Handle queries and ensure compliance with SARS regulations.
  • Audit Support: Play a key support role during the annual financial audit. Prepare all necessary schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external auditors.
  • Reconciliations: Perform and review key reconciliations including bank accounts, creditor and debtor accounts, and control accounts.
  • Creditors & Debtors: Manage the full creditors' cycle (processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations) and oversee the debtors' book, ensuring timely collections.


Requirements


  • Relevant finance or accounting qualification required

  • 5 years’ experience in a full -cycle bookkeeping role in South Africa

  • Strong working knowledge of Xero and SARS eFiling

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Meticulous and highly accurate

  • Organised, proactive, and deadline -driven

  • Ethical and discreet with confidential information

  • Clear communicator able to engage non -financial stakeholders

  • Strong problem -solving capability

  • Numerical skills

  • Full bookkeeping experience is essential 




Benefits

  • A competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and positive work environment.
  • Half -day
  • Hybrid (mostly remote once a week in Somerset West)
  • 3 -month fixed term contract to be extended or made permanent.​


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