Senior Bookkeeper
| Published | August 15, 2026 |
| Expires | October 15, 2026 |
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Category | Accounting |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
We are looking for a highly capable, technically minded finance professional to join our growing financial services business.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys numbers, financial systems, technology and getting things right.
The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience, practical Xero and SARS eFiling experience, and be comfortable operating in a highly digital environment.
This is not a traditional paper-based administration role. We aim to operate with little to no paper, so the successful candidate must be highly computer literate and comfortable working across multiple digital platforms and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial records
Xero accounting and bookkeeping
SARS eFiling and tax administration
PAYE, UIF, SDL and payroll administration
Payroll and adviser commission reconciliations
Reconciliation of provider statements and internal records
Identifying and resolving financial discrepancies
Preparing financial, payroll and commission reports
Supporting advisers and management with financial queries
Maintaining strong financial controls and audit trails
Month-end and year-end financial processes
Improving, automating and streamlining financial processes
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
Has solid bookkeeping/financial experience
Has hands-on Xero experience
Has practical SARS eFiling experience
Is highly tech-savvy and digitally orientated
Is comfortable working with little to no paper
Is highly accurate and detail-oriented
Is strong with reconciliations and financial controls
Can work independently and take ownership
Is a problem solver who looks for better ways of doing things
Is organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines
Can be trusted with confidential financial information
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will take ownership of the technical financial support function, ensuring that financial records, payroll, commissions and SARS submissions are accurate and up to date, while continuously improving our digital systems and reducing manual processes.
Please send your resume/CV
