A part-time Bookkeeper is required for the SA-based hub of a UK marketing agency to provide essential support for a five-month maternity leave period. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller and working alongside 2 others in the finance team, this half-day role is critical for maintaining financial accuracy and ensuring seamless operational continuity within an evolving offshore environment. Although this is largely a remote role, the successful candidate must be based in Cape Town in order to attend occasional in-office meetings, receive training and a handover at the office in Woodstock. 9am - 1pm Monday to Friday. Independent Contractor R13 000 - R15 000 per month.

Key Responsibilities

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  Financial Reporting & Support:
  Report directly to the Financial Controller, working collaboratively with the finance team to meet departmental goals.

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  Month-End:
  Take primary responsibility for peak-period drivers, specifically the high-volume generation of customer invoices and the meticulous loading of payment packs for authorisation.

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  Transactional Accounting:
  Capture daily cash flow records, manage business expense processing, and post general journals.

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  Workflow & PO Management:
  Oversee the end-to-end invoice workflow and purchase order (PO) systems to ensure data integrity.

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  Reconciliations:
  Execute detailed vendor reconciliations and reconcile company credit card transactions.

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  Compliance & Administration:
  Maintain vendor master data and assist with monthly intercompany reporting in line with organisational protocols.

Requirements

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  Experience:
  1–3 years’ experience in a similar accounting or bookkeeping role with a strong grasp of AP, AR, and General Ledger principles.

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  Home Office:
  Must have a dedicated, professional home-office setup with a reliable, high-speed internet connection for remote work.

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  Availability:
  Must be available for a comprehensive handover starting approximately 22 June 2026 for a contract duration of five months.

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  Qualifications:
  A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

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  Previous experience within a subsidiary of a multinational firm or an offshore hub environment.

Required Software Skills

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  Accounting Platforms:
  Proven proficiency in using professional accounting software.

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  Specialised Systems:
  Exposure to
  Coupa
  or
  Ariba
  is advantageous but not essential

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  MS Office:
  Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Benefits