Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper

Mncedisi

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1,300/mo
Cape Town , South Africa
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Finance professional with 3+ years’ experience across management accounting, group bookkeeping, and commercial analysis within the hospitality sector. Experience supporting cost optimization initiatives and producing performance analysis to inform pricing and operational decisions. Exposure to executive-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Top Skills

Accounts Payable/Receivable · 3 yearsBookkeeping · 3 yearsExcel (Advanced) · 3 yearsSage · 3 yearsFinancial Analysis · 2 years

Skills & Expertise

Data & Analytics

Excel (Advanced)Advanced

Finance & Accounting

SageAdvanced
BookkeepingAdvanced
Accounts Payable/ReceivableAdvanced
Financial AnalysisIntermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Accountant

The Last Word Hotel Group

Feb 2024 - Jul 2026

Key Achievements:

Contributed to ~R1M in cost savings through COS optimization and performance analysis • Supported reduction of COS ratio from 18.08% to 14.91%, improving gross margins • Produced executive-level analytical commentary influencing strategic decisions

Excel (Advanced)SageAccounts Payable/ReceivableBookkeepingFinancial Analysis

Technical Financial Accounting Intern

Apex Group

Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

Key Achievements:

Successfully mentored and trained a junior accountant, supporting their development in core accounting processes

Bookkeeping

Quick Stats

Age26 years
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
EnglishFluent
XhosaFluent
ID VerificationVerified

Certifications

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
CIMA Diploma - Operational Level

Education

High-school

Vuyiseka Secondary School

2013 - 2017