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OutsideCapital

Bookkeeper

OutsideCapital

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 14 Jan 2026 by OutsideCapital
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2630756
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About the position

Our client is a dynamic and established organization operating within the essential services sector, dedicated to providing high-quality solutions that impact daily life and well-being. They pride themselves on a culture built on accuracy, integrity, and proactive support. This is an opportunity to join a stable environment where your financial diligence directly contributes to operational efficiency and sustained growth.

Are you a meticulous finance professional who thrives in a busy, supportive environment? We are looking for a dedicated Finance & Operations Administrator to become the backbone of our back-office functions. This role is far more than just data entry; you will be the custodian of our financial records, directly influencing cash flow management through diligent debtor follow-up and accurate supplier management. You'll play a crucial part in streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and providing the professional front-line support that keeps our entire team running smoothly. If you enjoy seeing the direct impact of your precise work and are eager to take ownership of key financial processes, this is your chance to shine.

Responsibilities:
Oversee the complete fixed asset lifecycle, from acquisition recording to accurate monthly depreciation calculations and register maintenance.
Manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, ensuring timely and accurate capture, allocation, and processing of all supplier payments.
Drive healthy cash flow by professionally managing debtor accounts, executing timely follow-ups on outstanding balances, and maintaining clear communication logs.
Execute precise monthly bank reconciliations, swiftly investigating and resolving any discrepancies to ensure the general ledger reflects the true cash position.
Serve as the professional first point of contact for incoming communications, efficiently managing the main telephone line and directing complex queries appropriately.
Collaborate closely with management to identify opportunities for improving financial reporting accuracy and administrative workflows.

Requirements:
Experience & Qualification: 2-4 years in a dedicated bookkeeping or finance support role, Formal qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping.
Technical Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of basic accounting principles. Direct experience with Sage, Xero, or Pastel accounting packages.
Professional Competencies:Exceptional organizational skills and proven high attention to detail. Proven ability to manage multiple competing deadlines effectively.
Attributes:Demonstrated integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial data. Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Desired Skills:

  • Bookkeeping
  • Admin Work
  • Reconciliation
  • Fixed Assets
  • expenses

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OutsideCapital

About the agency

Welcome to OutsideCapital Consulting OutsideCapital believes that a company’s most valuable asset is its people, which is why we’re dedicated to bringing the very best human capital from the outside, in. OutsideCapital is a level 2 BBBEE executive search and recruitment advisor that specialises in building South Africa’s foremost accounting firms, management consulting houses, banks, insurance companies, corporates and listed organisations. We stop at nothing to ensure our clients employ the very best candidates for each position. More often than not, this means head hunting those sought-after candidates who aren’t in the market and convincing them otherwise. Integrity, professionalism and excellence is at the root of what we do. OutsideCapital’s combined market knowledge, finely tuned judgement and innovative sourcing techniques make us market leaders in maximizing each client’s internal intellectual capital. Our Team is made up of only the best and most experienced recruiters and associates. They’re expertly trained to deliver effective solutions and foster successful client/candidate relationships that build on the bottom line. And, with our global state-of-the-art CRM system, the entire process is effortless from start to finish. Our Sectors Our sector specialties include: • Oil and Gas • Construction • Power and Utilities • Public Sector and Government • Health • Mining and Metals • Consumer Products and Retail • Technology, Media and Telecommunications • Automotive Our Disciplines Our bespoke disciplines within the broader finance field include: • Audit and Accounting • Finance (all areas) • Corporate Finance and Private Equity • Internal Audit • Risk Management • Forensic Audit and Consulting • Taxation Management and Consulting • Management Consulting • Operations • Supply Chain • Credit Management Our Vision OutsideCapital is dedicated to becoming the most sought-after boutique recruitment consultancy on the African continent with clients spanning various geographical regions. Our mission is to drive unparalleled growth for our clients by putting their business needs, and the aspirational needs of our professional candidates, first. The key values that guide us are: Integrity | Honesty | Excellence | Professionalism OutsideCapital is headquartered in Johannesburg with an office in Cape Town, and associates situated in Africa and the UAE. This means we’re guaranteed to deliver best practice and even better value to both clients and candidates across our wide network. Our Services The OutsideCapital services include: • Executive Search Our functional knowledge and adaptability to the ever-changing industry allows us to put forward candidates that optimise performance, drive innovation and meet our client’s every demand. • Inhouse Advisory Reducing the time to hire is our number 1 priority. That’s why we manage the recruitment process from start to finish, providing our clients with a series of back-to-back qualified candidate interviews, as well as post-interview insights based on each outcome. • Retrenchment Programmes Retrenchments happen. And we’ll be there to assist. Our comprehensive programme will help your employees find new employment, protecting your reputation by ensuring both parties are looked after ethically and legally. • Community Management Our job isn’t over once a candidate is hired. Our dedicated specialists stay in constant contact to ensure issues are dealt with as they arrive so that you get feedback about any concerns, and they stay motivated to give of their best. • Immigration and Relocation We assist with all aspects of immigration and relocation for our clients and candidates. This includes: • Visas • Permits • Compliance • Expat relocation support We also train expats to better understand the culture of their new countries, helping them adjust and make their assignments a success. We have a joint venture partner – a specialist immigration and relocation services company – to provide us with their expertise.

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