Senior Bookkeeper

3 months ago


Century City, South Africa VDB Holdings Full time

**Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper**

**Location: Century City**

**Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Manager**

**Job Purpose**:
As the Senior Bookkeeper for our group of pre-primary schools, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with all accounting regulations. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and payroll processing, while providing guidance and support to junior bookkeeping staff.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Financial Recordkeeping**:

- Maintain and manage accurate financial records for all pre-primary schools within the group, including ledgers, journals, and financial statements.
- Reconcile bank statements and verify discrepancies promptly.
- Ensure all transactions are recorded in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- **Accounts Payable and Receivable**:

- Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and vendors.
- Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
- **Payroll Management**:

- Process payrolls for all employees accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and labour laws.
- Maintain employee records and manage related documentation.
- **Financial Reporting**:

- Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for review by management.
- Assist in the annual budgeting process and monitor expenditure against budget.
- **Audit Preparation**:

- Assist with preparing for internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and supporting information.
- Address audit inquiries and implement recommendations for process improvements.
- **Team Support and Oversight**:

- Supervise and provide guidance to junior bookkeeping staff, ensuring they follow best practices and assist in their professional development.
- Collaborate with the finance team to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- **Compliance and Best Practices**:

- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and policies.
- Stay updated with changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and financial regulations that may impact the organization.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- **Experience**: Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in an educational setting.
- **Technical Skills**: Proficiency in accounting software e.g, Xero, Dext, Syft, Sage and Microsoft Office Suite as well as Google Workspace
- **Certifications**: Relevant certifications e.g, Certified Bookkeeper, CPA.

**Skills**:

- **Attention to Detail**: Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- **Analytical Skills**: Ability to analyse financial data and generate insightful reports.
- **Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with staff and stakeholders effectively.
- **Problem-Solving**: Strong problem-solving abilities to address accounting issues and improve processes.

**Working Conditions**:

- This position may require occasional overtime during peak financial periods, such as month-end and year-end closing.
- The role is office based.

**Application Process**:
**POPIA disclaimer**

Pay: R25 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Century City, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Where are you residing?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Google Suite: 3 years (required)
- Xero: 3 years (required)
- Dext: 3 years (required)
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (required)
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- Afrikaans (required)

License/Certification:

- Certification (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/10/25


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