Office Manager and Bookkeeper

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Claremont, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
The Office Manager and Bookkeeper will oversee daily office operations and maintain financial records, ensuring compliance and effective bookkeeping within a financial services environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
A well-established financial services firm, trusted for more than a decade by some of South Africa’s leading hedge fund managers, is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Office Manager & Bookkeeper to join its team. The business provides industry-leading advisory and hosting services and works with clients ranging from large institutional players to boutique hedge fund managers.

Role Overview

This dual-role position is responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the office while ensuring accurate and compliant financial record-keeping. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound bookkeeping experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a professional financial services environment. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual who values accuracy, structure, and long-term stability within a specialist financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management

  • Manage daily office operations, schedules, and appointments

  • Order and control office supplies and equipment

  • Act as first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls

  • Handle emails and general correspondence

  • Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and databases

  • Coordinate company events and meetings

  • Support onboarding of new employees

  • Manage staff leave records

  • Coordinate property maintenance, repairs, and service providers

Bookkeeping

  • Record and track financial transactions (accounts payable and receivable)

  • Load and reconcile payments on the banking system

  • Perform debtor invoicing, reconciliations, and payment follow-ups

  • Maintain fixed asset and insured asset registers, including depreciation schedules

  • Prepare VAT calculations and reconciliations

  • Process credit card transactions, journals, and staff expense claims

  • Maintain accurate financial records

  • Assist with year-end audits and external auditors



Requirements
  • Proven experience in office management and bookkeeping
  • Proficiency in Sage (Sage Cloud advantageous)
  • MS Excel
  • Switched on, tech savvy and excellent business English skills
  • Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles
  • High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability
  • Own transport
  • Reside in Southern Suburbs​


Benefits
4 days a week in-office, Friday remote working
Established company
Stability, structure within the financial services environment
Work life balance and wonderful team

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in office management and bookkeeping
  • Proficiency in Sage (Sage Cloud advantageous)
  • MS Excel knowledge
  • Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles
  • High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability
  • Own transport
  • Reside in Southern Suburbs
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RecruitMyMom is a South African recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled women, particularly professional mothers, in permanent, contract, freelance, and fractional roles. They connect local and global businesses with top-tier talent and focus on the economic empowerment of women.

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