Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant

OpsFi is a dynamic organisation where precision meets purpose by providing senior finance leadership and board-ready reporting. Our clients are mostly in the tech and Web3 space and we bring structure to their entities by producing clear and concise accounting records and reports. We are looking for a hands-on, motivated Junior Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant to join our Cape Town-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to learn more about crypto accounting and the tech space, who wanting to grow their accounting and finance skillset. We prefer to grow our team from the ground up. A successful candidate will be required to reconcile cryptocurrency wallets and fiat bank accounts, raise invoices and upload bills, track accruals and prepayments and prepare management accounts. Key Responsibilities: Bookkeeping and transactional processing Issuing invoices on behalf of clients Raising bills on accounting software for clients Monthly bank reconciliations Monthly cryptocurrency wallet reconciliations Processing manual journals Raising accruals and prepayments Preparing monthly management accounts Assisting with financial statement preparation While this is a junior role, successful applicants should have some basic bookkeeping experience with assisting with month-end close processes, general ledger entries, and reconciliations. A diploma or degree in bookkeeping, accounting or similar would be very beneficial, or equivalent practical experience. The following technical skills will be necessary: Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (e.g., confident with VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and handling large data exports). Hands-on experience with modern cloud accounting software. Familiarity with digital wallets, payment gateways (like Stripe or PayPal), or crypto transactions would be a distinct advantage A successful candidate should have the following attributes: Diligence & Tenacity: Demonstrates a highly motivated work ethic with a strong drive to see tasks through to completion and overcome obstacles. Adaptability & Initiative: Exhibits a proactive mindset and intellectual curiosity, enthusiastically taking on new responsibilities and learning new systems. Client-Centric Focus: Possesses a strong sense of ownership and dedication to delivering timely, accurate, and high-quality results for our clients. Collaborative Spirit: A proven team player who communicates effectively, supports colleagues, and contributes to a positive and cohesive work environment.