Financial Accountant with Bookkeeping Expertise

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Kontak Recruitment Full time

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join our client within the education space. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary of R 12 – 14,000 CTC per month.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage full-function bookkeeping up to trial balance, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Supervise and provide guidance to Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable staff, promoting efficiency and productivity.
  • Capture and process supplier invoices, generating both manual and automated invoices as required.
  • Handle inter-company and subsidiary recharges or billing when necessary.
  • Process daily cashbook transactions, prepare and reconcile daily bank statements.
  • Manage fixed assets, including depreciation calculations, to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Process and capture payroll accurately, completing VAT reconciliations and managing VAT submissions.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in bookkeeping up to trial balance.
  • Proficiency in Pastel and/or Xero accounting software.
  • Experience with bank reconciliation processing, payroll processing, and VAT reconciliation and submission.
  • Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with solid bookkeeping experience to join our client's finance team. If you have a passion for accounting and are looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.

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