Bookkeeper

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our hospitality/ property development company. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with large volumes of transactions and will have experience dealing with municipalities regarding property rates, electricity, water and sewerage queries. Joining a well-established and expanding hospitality group, you will play a pivotal role in supporting business growth and operational decision-making across our venues.

Key Responsibilities

Process all invoices and payments accurately and in a timely manner.

Capture invoices and ensure correct coding and supporting details.

Obtain and follow up on invoice approvals.

Monitor and promptly respond to Accounts Payable-related chats and emails.

Process employee and agent expense reimbursements.

Review invoices and supplier/vendor statements.

Assist with month-end and year-end processes.

Research discrepancies and resolve agent/vendor payment and invoice-related queries.

Prepare, verify and process invoices for real estate rental and municipal recharges.

Ensure invoice data is accurately captured in the accounting system.

Request new billing items where required, with accurate coding information.

Check accounting-system data to ensure the accuracy of final invoices.

Assist in identifying problem areas and implementing practical solutions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Finance.2+ years' full Accounts Payable / bookkeeping experience, preferably within Hospitality/property management or a related environment.

Experience dealing with municipalities and property-related accounts is advantageous.

Experience with Xero accounting software.

Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise.

Ability to multitask and manage high-volume processing accurately.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively across the organisation.

Ideal Candidate

You are organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You take ownership of your work, communicate confidently with internal teams, suppliers, agents and municipalities, and are able to identify and resolve accounting, invoice and payment discrepancies efficiently.

Work Location: In person