Junior Bookkeeper

We require a Junior Bookkeeper to join our Team.

**Job Description**:
The Junior Bookkeeper will have expertise and technical knowledge of all areas impacting accounting.

Must be excellent with numbers and spreadsheets, self-motivated, strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.

The primary responsibility will be to manage the operations of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Capturing of data on Pastel, assist with Payroll and other daily tasks. As well as assist with the accountants’ preparation of month-end closing and compilation of financial information and analyses.

The Junior Bookkeeper will be expected to work effectively and diligently cross functionally to ensure the achievement of the Company’s objectives in a resourceful and effective way.

**Responsibilities**:

- Accounts Receivable - Full function
- Accounts Payable - Full function
- Prepare Monthly A/R balances & A/P Purchase Age Analysis
- Reconcile Bank accounts, Petty Cash, Credit Card Accounts, etc.
- Load payments online
- Help prepare Financial Reports for end of month and end of year
- Maintain chart of accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting monthly transactions and journal

entries
- Work with current accountant on accounts and customers to ensure proper and timely collections

of receivables
- Work with current accountant to ensure invoices are correctly posted and allocated.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Bookkeeping background
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Degree is a plus
- Minimum of 3+ years bookkeeping experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), general computer skills
- Proficiency in Pastel Accounting and experience in Pastel Payroll is a plus.
- Experience in the restaurant industry is a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and ability to work according to deadlines
- Must be able to effectively multi-task
- Ability to work calmly and flexibly to respond to multiple competing business priorities
- Self-motivated, detail and results orientated, focused and hard working
- Good record keeping and organization skills

Working Hours : Monday - Friday; 08am - 17pm

Compensation : Competitive Salary, based on Experience

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Camps Bay, Western Cape (required)