Bookkeeper - Half Day (CR791)

Our client, a medical clinical research organisation based in Paarl, is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to join their team on a half-day basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full bookkeeping function, recording and maintaining the organisation’s day-to-day financial transactions through to trial balance. This position is available for an immediate start.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process in accounting software (Sage One (Online)).
• Process supplier invoices and payments and maintain the creditors ledger.
• Issue client invoices and follow up on outstanding debtors.
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Process the monthly payroll (Sage Payroll).
• Bring the books to trial balance stage and ensure the accuracy of the trial balance.
• Filing of electronic and hardcopy documents.
• Prepare financial reports, cash flow updates, and budget tracking summaries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities in coordination with the Managing and Medical Director and/or Clinical Operations Director/Manager.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and audit requirement.
• SARS Submissions – VAT, PAYE, IRP5
• Various other ad hoc duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Completed N5 or N6 qualification in Financial Management.
• Proven experience in bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Computer literate (Sage One (Online), Sage Payroll, MS Suite (Excel, Word, Teams), advance skills in Excel and advantage).
• High attention to detail and level of accuracy.
• Ability to always maintain discretion and privacy when dealing with sensitive information.
• Excellent data entry and processing skills.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

SALARY

Negotiable

WORKING HOURS

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 13:00 (half day)

START DATE

As soon as possible

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email: CR791 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format, salary expectation and notice period to ***email_hidden***. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.