Bookkeeper - Benguela Cove Investments (Pty) Ltd

Bookkeeper

ABOUT THE ROLE

Benguela Cove Investments (Pty) Ltd is the holding entity for Benguela Cove Wine Estate and a portfolio of hospitality and property interests in the Overberg region. We are looking for a competent, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial administration of the BCI entity and support the Group Financial Controller in ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Invoice processing, approval tracking and supplier query resolution

- Daily cash-ups, banking and cash reconciliations

- Maintenance and reconciliation of control accounts (debtors, creditors, bank)

- Processing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

- Intercompany loan account reconciliations (BCI and associated plot companies)

- Preparation of supporting schedules for monthly management accounts

- Assisting with VAT and PAYE supporting documentation

- Liaison with wine estate operational teams on finance queries

- Supporting the annual statutory audit for BCI and associated entities

REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum: Bookkeeping / Accounting qualification (Diploma or equivalent)

- At least 3–5 years of relevant bookkeeping experience

- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central advantageous; willingness to learn essential

- Strong reconciliation skills — able to work independently and identify and resolve discrepancies

- Experience in a multi-entity or hospitality environment advantageous

- Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage a high transaction volume

- Own transport required (occasional travel to Hermanus)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to reconciliations

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

- Strong communication skills — able to liaise with operational teams

- Proactive: raises issues before they become problems

- Deadline-driven with the ability to manage competing priorities

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