FlySafair Job Vacancy as Bookkeeper 2026: Seeking for Applicants Willing to Work Overtime
About FlySafair
Safair is widely regarded as one of Africa’s leading and most accomplished aviation companies. Since its establishment in 1965, the company has grown substantially, providing a wide range of specialized airlift services designed to meet diverse logistical and operational demands. A key factor in Safair’s success is the robust Lockheed Hercules C130 aircraft, which serves as a central asset in many of its global missions.
This highly adaptable aircraft can carry out complex transport operations in varied and often challenging environments around the world. With its impressive capacity and durability, the Hercules C130 is able to transport large, heavy, or unconventional cargo—such as compact fire engines—and operate on rugged or unpaved surfaces, including short dirt runways in remote areas of Africa. This versatility enables Safair to access locations that would otherwise be unreachable, strengthening its reputation for dependability and operational excellence.
About the FlySafair Job Vacancy as Bookkeeper 2026
FlySafair is now opening up an employment opportunity as a professional and driven Bookkeeper with a good sense of numbers to join their growing company. The FlySafair Job Vacancy as Bookkeeper requires you to perform the duties below:
- Contribute to the preparation of monthly reviews and financial reports
- Assist in performing year-end reconciliations to support the audit process
- Analyse and reconcile general ledger (GL) accounts
- Support the Accountant with managing debtors and revenue transactions
- Assist in posting journals and executing month-end procedures
- Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports
- Identify and highlight inaccuracies, errors, or discrepancies in financial data
- Provide auditors with all necessary information for the year-end audit
- Maintain the cash book function, ensuring all transactions are properly classified and documented
- Manage daily cash operations and update bank balances across all accounts
- Process local, foreign, and ad-hoc payments and receipts efficiently
- Issue, process, and reconcile petty cash and foreign currency floats
- Maintain and reconcile cashbooks and credit card accounts, including daily bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Administer and control the setup of new beneficiary profiles
- Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Perform ad-hoc tasks and provide general administrative support, including filing
- Monitor the accounts receivable and revenue functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Verify and approve that all transactions are correctly classified and supported by relevant source documents
- Provide guidance and input to resolve issues faced by the team
- Promote a positive teamwork culture within the department
- Assist and support team members in achieving collective goals
For application purposes, please kindly take note of the FlySafair Job Vacancy as Bookkeeper 2026’s Reference Number: BO1_0002.
General Responsibilities as Bookkeeper
- Record and maintain accurate financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation
- Reconcile bank statements and cash balances with accounting records
- Prepare and maintain ledgers, journals, and other financial documents
- Handle petty cash, including balancing and recording cash inflows and outflows
- Generate periodic financial reports for management review
- Monitor and track outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments
- Assist with payroll processing and employee expense claims
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations
- Maintain organized and secure financial records for auditing purposes
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data
- Identify and resolve discrepancies or errors in financial records
- Collaborate with accountants, auditors, and other financial staff to support overall financial management
Eligibility Criteria
If you are genuinely interested in applying for the FlySafair Bookkeeper position, you are highly encouraged to complete your registration through the official FlySafair website. Before submitting your application, carefully read through the eligibility requirements listed below and assess how well your background matches the standards set by the selection committee. Ensuring that you meet all the stated criteria is crucial, as it greatly increases your likelihood of advancing in the recruitment process and being considered for the role.
The FlySafair Job Vacancy as Bookkeeper Eligibility Criteria are as follows:
1. Basic Qualifications
- Hold a Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification
- Complete a Diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related discipline at NQF Level 5 or higher
- Provide proof of enrolment in a relevant second- or third-year degree program and demonstrate foundational accounting knowledge, if applying as a current student
- Bring at least 3–5 years of experience in bookkeeping or a comparable role
- Utilize experience with accounting software, which will be an added advantage
- Handle physical cash and manage multiple cash boxes confidently
- Be willing to work overtime whenever operational needs require it
- Apply sound understanding of basic financial transactions, including debits and credits
- Demonstrate knowledge of cash-handling and cash-management procedures within an organisation
- Work effectively with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Use a solid understanding of core accounting principles in daily tasks
- Operate Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) proficiently
- Perform effectively in a high-pressure work environment
- Meet all deadlines consistently
- Ensure all financial processing is accurate and complete
- Pay meticulous attention to detail in every task
- Provide coaching and mentoring support when required
- Apply strong technical skills, including balancing or reconciling physical cash with system records and accurately counting cash
2. Personal Attributes
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor at all times
- Uphold high levels of integrity in every task and interaction
- Maintain honesty in all work-related responsibilities
- Motivate team members to help achieve departmental goals
- Show dependability and adapt easily to changing situations
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Maintain excellent time management and punctuality
- Carry a positive and constructive attitude into the workplace
Application Instructions
Apply online: FlySafair Job Vacancy as Bookkeeper 2026.
Please follow the application instructions below:
- For the best site experience, it is highly recommended that you use Google Chrome to access the application page
- Provide the most accurate and relevant information in each required section of the application form
- Make sure all personal details and responses are truthful and accurately represent your current situation
- You may submit your application using a smartphone, which can be more convenient for many users
- Most Android phones already include Google Chrome, making it easy to access immediately
- Upload the latest version of your CV to ensure your information is current
- Include important information such as your accomplishments, skills, and qualifications
- Highlight your strengths and clearly describe why you are a suitable candidate for the role
- Thoroughly review all documents and information before submitting to confirm they are complete and accurate
- The selection committee will base their decision entirely on the details provided in your application
- By applying, you give the selection committee permission to use your personal information (including your name, contact number, and email address) solely for registration and assessment
- Submit your application exclusively through the official website link provided
- Any applications delivered through other channels, such as fax or hand delivery, will be rejected and not considered
Closing Date
Applications for the FlySafair Job Vacancy as Bookkeeper must be submitted before the closing date on 05 January 2026.
The selection committee upholds a firm rule regarding deadlines, and any applications submitted after the closing date will be automatically disqualified.
Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted. If an applicant does not hear back within two weeks of the closing date, it indicates that they were not selected. Unfortunately, no additional correspondence will be provided to unsuccessful applicants.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications well in advance. Doing so provides sufficient time to review, edit, and perfect all documents before final submission. Early preparation and submission are highly recommended.
FlySafair reserves the right to make an appointment at its own discretion and may decide not to fill the vacancy. All decisions made by the selection committee are final, and no appeals, attempts to influence, or any form of canvassing will be permitted.
Company Details
Telephone Number: +27 87 357 0030
Email Address: help@flysafair.co.za
