Bookkeeper (Permanent)

Job Title: Bookkeeper Start Date: 2026-08-04 - 2026-11-30 Vacancy Type: Permanent WDH002482 Sectors: Accounting Location: Southern Africa , Remote Salary: Brief: A boutique luxury Destination Management Company specialising in tailor-made travel across Southern and East Africa is looking for an experienced and detail-driven BOOKKEEPER to join their team Detail: This freelance-to-permanent role suits a meticulous bookkeeper who has worked within the travel or tourism industry, is comfortable managing multi-currency accounts, and can take full ownership of the books through to Trial Balance without close supervision. Core Criteria: Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping experience Previous experience within a Destination Management Company, inbound tour operator or travel company ESSENTIAL Proven experience working with Xero Ability to manage the bookkeeping function independently, through to Trial Balance Extensive experience with multi-currency accounting, including foreign currency bank accounts and transactions Strong experience with bank, creditor and debtor reconciliations Sound knowledge of South African VAT and month-end procedures Experience processing supplier invoices and payments Experience using Travelogic, Tourplan or a similar tourism reservation system Excellent Microsoft Excel skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Based in South Africa, with the ability to work independently and remotely Core Responsibilities: Manage bookkeeping through to Trial Balance Perform bank and credit card reconciliations Handle multi-currency accounting, including foreign currency transactions Process accounts payable and receivable Reconcile supplier accounts and process payments Complete VAT reconciliations Carry out month-end processing Support management reporting On Offer: Freelance retainer to start, with the intention of transitioning into a permanent role once both parties agree it's a good fit Approximately 10 to 15 hours per week initially Rate depends on hours agreed: R15 - 20kpm depending on number of hours worked Fully remote, provided the candidate is based in South Africa Intention to move to a permanent half-day position from early 2027, subject to business requirements and mutual agreement show more... For more information please contact: Marie-Louise Mac Nair Apply