Our client, an established wine estate with operations across wine production, hospitality, tourism and property, requires a Bookkeeper / Financial Administrator to manage daily bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple entities.

Our client, an established wine estate with operations across wine production, hospitality, tourism and property, requires a Bookkeeper / Financial Administrator to manage daily bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple entities.

• Process supplier invoices, accounts payable, customer invoices and debtor accounts, including daily transaction processing and reconciliations between Lightspeed (iKentoo) and Xero.

• Import and reconcile bank statements, supplier statements, payment platforms, credit cards, expenses and petty cash.

• Process VAT and EMP201 journals, weekly wages and monthly payroll.

• Complete intercompany and loan account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.

• Prepare monthly management reports and financial dashboards, maintain supporting records, and liaise with accountants, auditors and service providers.

• A relevant bookkeeping, accounting or finance qualification.

• At least three years’ practical bookkeeping experience.

• Strong Xero experience and sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.

• Payroll processing experience, together with strong reconciliation and financial administration skills.

• Ability to work accurately and independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple business entities.

• Wine production, hospitality, tourism, restaurant or property industry experience.

• Lightspeed (iKentoo), Dineplan and Psiber Payroll.

• SnapScan, Yoco and SARS eFiling.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

• Proactive and solutions-focused.

• Honest, trustworthy and discreet when handling financial information.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable taking ownership of financial processes and working collaboratively across departments.