Bookkeeper at Hire Resolve

• Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounts Clerk / Bookkeeper for a prominent leader in the construction field based in Maitland, Cape Town. This full-time position is ideal for a versatile finance professional who excels under pressure and possesses a solid background in job costing and creditor control within the construction sector. The successful candidate will manage full-function bookkeeping tasks up to Trial Balance while coordinating essential accounts payable and receivable operations. 

Key Notes:

• Accounts Payable & Creditor Management: Coordinate accounts payable functions, capture supplier invoices and delivery notes, and perform detailed supplier account reconciliations. Oversee material cost reports and creditor accrual account reconciliations.
• Accounts Receivable & Collections: Coordinate accounts receivable operations (specifically for the maintenance division), generate debtor invoices, and drive debtor collections.
• Cash Book & Ledger Processing: Capture and reconcile the cash book, process journals, manage intercompany transactions, and prepare, capture, and reconcile petty cash and staff expense claims.
• Costing & Asset Control: Maintain the corporate IT asset register, capture stock data, process fuel/credit card expenses, and handle wage loan account reconciliations using a strong understanding of construction job costing.
• Compliance & Administration: Prepare, update, and maintain Data Processing Agreements and related compliance documentation to ensure strict POPI compliance. Assist with credit applications, archiving, filing, and backup switchboard support.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist the finance team with monthly bookkeeping duties up to the Trial Balance stage. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric paired with a relevant certificate in Bookkeeping or Finance (Essential).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar bookkeeping or financial administration role.
• Industry Exposure: Solid, hands-on experience working directly within the construction industry with a basic understanding of VAT and job costing frameworks.
• Systems Knowledge: Advanced computer literacy (specifically highly proficient in MS Excel). Prior experience operating EJM or BuildSmart accounting software is highly advantageous.
• Attributes: Exceptional interpersonal and telephone communication skills, high attention to detail, strong ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to work well under pressure within a team environment.