Bookkeeper

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full time

Job Description:

My client who specializes in property management services, focusing on short-term rentals for homeowners, is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper with a strong background in accounting and financial management, who can handle bookkeeping tasks for multiple companies within our portfolio. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Xero to ensure accurate financial reporting across five entities.

Job Requirements:
Education: Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a bookkeeping role, specifically with experience managing the books for multiple companies, including two medium-sized and three small companies.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to Detail: Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
Time Management: Excellent time management skills to meet monthly deadlines and manage multiple entities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
Transaction Processing: Record all income, expenses, assets, and liabilities for accurate accounting records across five companies.
Cashbook Processing: Maintain up-to-date cashbooks for each company.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly for each entity.
Intercompany Loan Reconciliation: Maintain accurate intercompany loan accounts.
Journal Entries: Prepare and post standard and payroll journals as required for all five companies.
Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily bank reconciliations for accurate cash management.
Sales Invoicing: Generate and raise multiple sales invoices daily.
Trial Balance Review: Regularly review the trial balance for correct allocations across companies.
Debtors and Creditors Control: Reconcile debtor and creditor accounts for each company.
Financial Integrity: Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records within Xero for all companies.
Monthly Close: Meet monthly deadlines for timely month-end reporting for each entity.
Audit Preparation: Prepare the audit file and necessary audit schedules for external auditors.
VAT Management: Prepare VAT201 returns and ensure timely VAT payments. Follow up on discrepancies as needed.
PAYE & EMP201: Prepare EMP201 returns and ensure timely PAYE payments.
Management Reporting: Prepare additional financial reports for management upon request.
General Office Duties: Perform various administrative tasks to support the finance team.

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