Job Summary
Senior Bookkeeper
Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to manage the full accounting function for a portfolio of property clients for a leading managing agency based in Bellville, Northern Suburbs. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, this position oversees complete monthly management packs, municipal reconciliations, annual budget presentations, and statutory submissions within a dynamic property management environment.
Key Performance Areas:
Portfolio Accounting: Oversee the full accounting lifecycle for a portfolio of approximately 30 residential and commercial property clients.
Reconciliations & Cash Management: Execute daily bank statement imports, bank reconciliations, municipal recons, and control/suspense account reconciliations.
Debtors & Creditors Operations: Process debtor receipting, utility recoveries, billing, statement runs, debit order processing, and timeous supplier payments.
Financial Reporting & Governance: Post adjustment/accrual journals, assemble monthly management packs, prepare annual budgets, and assist with annual audit processes.
AGM Presentation & Client Liaison: Present financial statements at Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and liaise directly with property owners and trustees.
Statutory Compliance: Handle timeous submissions and calculations for VAT and PAYE.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Senior Bookkeeper. Prior experience inside the property management or real estate sector is highly advantageous.
Language Proficiency: Complete fluency in both English and Afrikaans (essential for stakeholder engagement and AGM presentations).
Education: Relevant tertiary accounting qualification and/or equivalent practical experience.
Citizenship: South African Citizens only.
Logistics: Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
Attributes: Customer-focused, highly structured, strong verbal/written communication, and a positive, can-do attitude.
Position Details:
Location: Bellville / Northern Suburbs, Cape Town (Onsite).
Remuneration: R300,000 – R360,000 CTC per annum (Up to R30,000 pm, dependent on experience).
Target Start Date: 01 October 2026 (or earlier if available).
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: www.hireresolve.com or email us your CV: lidene.pienaar@hireresolve.us
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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