Bookkeeper

7 months ago


Somerset West, South Africa Simera Sense Full time

**Bookkeeper**

Simera Sense is fast becoming a leading mid to high-resolution earth observation camera supplier for CubeSats and small satellites. Our optical payload products aim to offer complete space imaging solutions for small satellites with plans to expand. We are a fast-growing, dynamic team of enthusiastic engineers that supplies space and satellite companies from around the globe. Our company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

**Position Type**:Permanent

**Remote Opportunity**: No

**Report To**:Finance & Administration Manager

**Location**: Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa

We seek a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a bookkeeper. As a bookkeeper, you will be responsible for managing the financial obligations of our organisation by ensuring accurate and timely processing of bank transactions and vendor invoices, reconciling all accounts payable, and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers. You will also manage all local and international shipping with our freight forwarding agents. Your meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in financial management will be essential in maintaining our company's financial integrity.

**Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities**:

- Processing of purchase orders
- Processing of invoices
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Processing of payments
- Managing of vendors
- Keeping records and reporting on irregularities
- Shipping of products locally and internationally
- Improving financial processes

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:

- Diploma in accounting or equivalent qualification
- Proven work experience of at least 3 years as a bookkeeper or similar
- Familiarity with accounting software and/or systems
- Proficiency in using Excel spreadsheets.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to interpret financial data, perform calculations, and reconcile accounts accurately.
- Knowledge of relevant tax regulations and compliance requirements.

**Required Competencies**

The following **functional competencies** are required for the role:

- Financial acumen
- MS Office

The following **behavioural competencies** are required for the role:

- Achievement orientation
- Concern for order, quality and accuracy
- Interpersonal understanding
- Customer service orientation
- Analytical thinking
- Self-control
- Self-confidence
- Organisational commitment
- Flexibility

**Recommendations**
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Additional education in finance or accounting is preferred.
- Additional education in finance or accounting.
- Wrike (Project Management Software) or similar.
- Acumatica (Accounting Software) or similar

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
- Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
- Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
- A competitive salary
- A friendly working environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
- understanding basic accounting principles and practices: 3 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Somerset West, Western Cape (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Somerset West, Western Cape: Relocate before starting work (required)


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