Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant

R8000.00 - Part-time position. NPO. Work from home & office in CBD. Own cell phone and laptop needed. 10- month contract.

This Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant will be reporting to the Managing Director. Supporting the financial administration of our client. This role offers practical, hands-on experience in financial systems, compliance, and funding structures within a professional non-profit arts organisation.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist with bookkeeping and accurate financial record keeping

· Capture and maintain financial data using systems such as QuickBooks and Excel

· Support invoice processing, payments, and expense tracking

· Help compile and maintain an asset management register

· Assist with payroll administration, including salaries and related documentation

· Support the processing of government supplier management requirements, SARS e-filing, CCT database and BBBEE requirements, etc.

· Assist in drawing up quotes, contracts and invoices

· Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets for productions, projects and tours

· Help compile financial reports for funders, audits, and internal management

· Support grant compliance, including financial tracking and reporting requirements

· Assist with filing, record management, and financial documentation systems

· Provide general administrative support to the Managing Director as required

· Liaising with accountant and auditor


Ideal Candidate

· Accredited training and qualification in bookkeeping

· Excellent knowledge and experience of bookkeeping principles and practices

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Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel a must

· Understanding of payroll processes, including salaries and SARS e-filing

· High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

· Organised, reliable, proactive, detail-oriented and able to follow structured systems

· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

· Interest in arts administration and non-profit financial management

· Experience or knowledge in writing funding proposals would be an advantage

· Possessing a printer would be an advantage

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