Bookkeeper

Job Description
This is a remote position.

A tourism company is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper for a small travel business, preferably with some understanding of forex and travel. This position is a fully remote role and will be about 3 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance and balance sheet for each entity.
• Maintain accurate records, ensuring timely reconciliations.
• Oversee debtors and creditors, including onboarding, invoicing, reconciliations, and payments.
• Manage payroll, statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501), and filing of supporting payroll documents.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, corporate tax provisional and annual returns via SARS eFiling.
• Support intercompany billing, reconciliations, and reporting across multiple entities.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and insurance schedule.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and management packs.
• Assist with year-end close, audit packs, and compliance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Ensure all records are maintained on Google Drive in a structured and accessible format.

Requirements
Diploma or Degree (preferred) in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
Understanding of forex, VAT & travel industry.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a full-function bookkeeping role, ideally across multiple entities.
Proven ability to manage books to trial balance and balance sheet.
Experience with Sage Accounting and Sage HR; knowledge or QuickBooks advantageous.
Experience with SARS eFiling (VAT, EMP201, EMP501, corporate tax returns).
Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs advantageous.
Strong Excel, organisational, and communication skills.
High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity.

Benefits
Remote, part-time opportunity.

Bookkeeper