Senior Bookkeeper

**Company Description**
We are a new and upcoming Live Studio based in Cape Town.

Our aim is to deliver a world class Live Studio experience by providing professional and friendly service, delivered on a state-of-the-art platform.

We are a dynamic and experienced team, in an exciting new company looking for passionate people to join us. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and would like to be part of a motivated team - then this is for you

We offer competitive packages, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored if you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

**Key Responsibilities**
- ** Payroll Management**:

- Process and manage payroll for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Liaise with department heads to obtain sign-off on payroll, ensuring all employee data and hours are verified.
- Maintain employee payroll records and ensure compliance with South African payroll regulations (e.g., PAYE, UIF, SDL).
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
- ** Management Accounts**:

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Analyze financial data to provide insights for decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Monitor budgets and forecasts, reporting variances to management.
- ** Tax Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with South African tax laws, including VAT, corporate tax, and other relevant regulations.
- Prepare and submit tax returns and liaise with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as required.
- Stay updated on changes in tax legislation affecting the studio industry.
- ** Financial Reporting**:

- Produce accurate and timely financial reports for internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Assist with annual audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.
- ** Expense Management**:

- Liaise with department heads to review and obtain sign-off on expense reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
- Monitor and process expense reimbursements, ensuring timely payments and proper documentation.
- Implement controls to prevent unauthorized or excessive expenditure.
- ** Additional Duties**:

- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Collaborate with the finance team to streamline processes and improve financial systems.
- Admin and filing

**Qualifications** Requirements**
- ** Qualifications**:

- A recognized qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance (e.g., Diploma in Accounting, BCom in Accounting, or equivalent).
- Professional certification (e.g., SAIBA, CIMA, or similar) is highly advantageous.
- ** Experience**:

- Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in the studio or creative industry.
- Proven experience in payroll processing, management accounts, tax compliance, financial reporting, and expense management.
- ** Skills and Competencies**:

- Strong knowledge of South African accounting standards and tax regulations.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage) and payroll systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively liaise with department heads.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- ** Other Requirements**:

- Must be based in Cape Town.
- Knowledge of the studio or creative industry is a plus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

**Additional Information**
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Packages: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing industry.
- Collaborative Work Environment: You’ll join a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and customer engagement.
- Career Growth: Develop your skills in I-gaming marketing, gain technical expertise, and be part of an exciting, rapidly evolving industry.
- Challenging and Rewarding Work: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking company.

This is an in-office role in Cape Town.