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🕒 February 6

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Bushwise

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

📚 Education

☁️ SaaS

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Education • SaaS • Recruitment

Bushwise is the exclusive Southern African training provider for the International Field Guide Association (IFGA) certification and standards. It offers on-the-ground practical courses (3 days to 12 months) in safari guiding, game management, wildlife tourism, and conservation management, plus short courses and online courses for nature enthusiasts and field guiding. Bushwise also provides recruitment and placement services for lodges and wildlife employers, onsite training and IFGA assessments, career advice, and runs events, webinars and open days. It supports students with accreditation (CATHSSETA), financial aid guidance, and a foundation offering grants and discounts.

📋 Description

• Manage the full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance. • Process and reconcile bank accounts, cashbooks, and general ledger transactions. • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. • Prepare monthly management reports and reconciliations. • Process journals and month-end adjustments. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company procedures. • Manage accounts receivable and debtors collections. • Issue invoices and statements. • Follow up on outstanding accounts and maintain debtor age analyses. • Process supplier invoices and creditor reconciliations. • Ensure timely payments to suppliers. • Process monthly payroll accurately and on time. • Maintain employee records and payroll documentation. • Assist with leave administration and basic HR record-keeping. • Prepare payroll reports and statutory submissions. • Manage SARS submissions, including VAT, PAYE, UIF, and EMP returns. • Ensure compliance with all relevant tax and labour legislation. • Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and regulatory bodies when required. • Prepare financial schedules and reports for management. • Assist with budgeting and cash flow monitoring. • Maintain filing systems and financial records. • Support ad hoc administrative and financial projects as required.

🎯 Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or a related field. • Additional bookkeeping or payroll certifications will be advantageous. • Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping experience. • Proven experience managing books up to Trial Balance. • Experience with payroll administration and statutory submissions. • Previous experience within hospitality, tourism, or small-to-medium-sized businesses would be advantageous. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential. • Strong working knowledge of Sage Accounting. • Experience with payroll systems. • Ability to prepare and analyse financial reports accurately.