Overview
Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at The Legends Agency
Position: Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper
Monthly Salary: R30,000 – R35,000 (Cost to Company), depending on experience.
Specialists in industrial, commercial, and domestic construction-related work seek a detail-oriented Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper with 5+ years of experience to join our construction firm. This role manages full-function financial operations, specializing in project-based accounting and statutory compliance within the South African construction sector. Proficiency in Sage Pastel, Xero, Excel, or construction-specific ERPs.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Job Costing & Analysis:
Allocate labour, material, and overhead costs to specific projects; track variances against budgets to ensure profitability. - Progress Invoicing:
Manage construction billing cycles, including Project Invoicing, Statements, etc. - Full-Function Bookkeeping:
Maintain the general ledger to Trial Balance; perform bank and inter-company reconciliations. - Statutory Compliance:
Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and UIF returns via SARS eFiling. - Payroll Administration:
Process monthly payroll for staff, including statutory deductions. - Financial Reporting:
Compile monthly management accounts and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports for senior leadership.
- 5+ years of solid accounting/bookkeeping experience (Construction/Civils industry).
- Proficiency in Sage Pastel, Xero, Excel, or construction-specific ERPs.
- Relevant tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma in Accounting).
Title: Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper
Company: The Legends Agency
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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