Senior Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Position

As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the overall financial operations of the company. You will also collaborate with other team members to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data, as well as handle any inquiries related to financial matters.

**Responsibilities**:

- Record and maintain accurate financial records
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Process and reconcile bank transactions
- Prepare and analyze financial reports
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Provide support for auditors and tax preparation

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain Financial Records

Record day-to-day financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments, using accounting software. Ensure that records are up to date on a weekly basis.
- Bank Reconciliations

Reconcile company bank statements and ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded. Bank accounts to be updated on a weekly basis.
- Accounts Payable Management

Manage accounts payable by processing invoices, verifying receipts and making payments to vendors in a timely manner. Accounts to be updated weekly. Assist with ad-hoc purchase order generation.
- Accounts Receivable Management

Manage accounts receivable by issuing invoices, tracking customer payments and following up on overdue accounts. Ensure invoices are issued timeously in accordance with contracts/orders/agreements, approved by clients and uploaded to applicable vendor system. Pro-actively follow up on scheduled payments. Issue and send out monthly debtor statements.
- General Ledger Maintenance

Maintain and update the general ledger by recording financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Assist Group Financial Accountant with ensuring TB’s are finalized in time for reporting deadlines to be met.
- Record Retention

Maintain organized and secure financial records for auditing and regulatory purposes. Ensure all source documents are compliant with relevant laws and regulations. Ensure source documents are easily accessible for rest of finance team and auditors.
- Orders Received Administration

Maintain orders received files together with responsible team members in group entities. Work with relevant team member to ensure order received files are always up to date and accurate. Follow up with team members on long outstanding orders not yet invoiced. Assist with order acknowledgements.
- Fixed Assets

Allocate purchases of PPE in line with company policy. Notify Group Financial Manager (Assistant) of asset purchases to load on insurance. Register fixed assets on Xero (FAR). Run monthly depreciation/amortization journals. Monthly overall maintenance of FAR (reconciliation between balance sheet and FAR, adjust any disposals etc. Assist Group Financial Accountant with quarterly FAR reconciliation.
- Payroll Administration

Record-keeping of travel claims to be paid out with payroll. Save in designated folder for Group Financial Accountant to access. Compare medical aid debit order deductions on payroll sheet and notify Group Financial Accountant of any changes. Work with outsourced accountants to submit EMP201s and send to Group Financial Accountant and person responsible for loading payments.
- VAT/GST

Review VAT reports, VAT reconciliations, prepare VAT pack for review by Group Financial Accountant (VAT report, reconciliations, P&L, BS, VAT404 etc.). Correspond with outsourced accountants for submissions, VAT verifications/audits.
- Finance Administrative Tasks

Pay: R30 000,00 - R40 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/01/12