Senior Bookkeeper

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**

The Accountant is responsible for aiding managerial planning and decision making by providing appropriate financial information and undertaking related accounts administration.

**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- **Management Accounts**
- Responsible for Management Accounts relating to the Interconnect Systems Group.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, reports, budgets, commentaries and financial statements.
- Post accruals and prepayments, monitoring transactions, ongoing budget monitoring, review of month end postings, final month end adjustments, preparation of branch income statements and ad hoc reports.
- Administer stock take imports on Syspro and send out variance reports.
- Prepare the annual budgets and quarterly forecasting.
- Reconcile spending with budget as part of job costing.
- Recommend methods and strategies for cutting cost.
- Filing of SARS statutory returns (VAT & PAYE)
- Reconciliation of GL accounts
- **Financial Information**
- Analyse and report on key financial information and internal audits within the organisations.
- Ensure the Branch Managers and other Senior Management receive timely, accurate and relevant information.
- Control and forecast income and expenditures.
- Maintain records and support auditing efforts.
- **Accounting System Maintenance**
- Develop and management the financial systems/ policies.
- See to Syspro maintenance such as system mapping, set-up configurations, setting user securities, training and assisting staff with the system and various ad hoc system queries and problems.
- **Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Responsibilities**
- Report any deviations that could lead to an accident.
- Participate in Safety Training to improve safety standards.
- Report incidents and accidents before the end of a shift.
- Adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy and procedure.
- Look after your own safety and that of other employees.
- Ensure that the SHEQ Management System requirements are met towards customer, internal, ISO, regulatory / legal requirements.
- Manage and perform all internal processes, especially those that affect the quality of the Organization's products.
- Work with Customers, Colleagues and Contractors towards continual improvement of the Management system and report the need for improvement to Management.
- Keep up standards and regulations with respect to Products and Services.
- **Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities in line with your capabilities and at the request of your Superior**

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- BCom Accounting / Relevant Bookkeeping Diploma or Certificate
- Minimum 5 years’ practical experience in the same or similar position
- Proficient in MS Office and ERP system/s (e.g. Syspro/Pastel/SAP)
- Comprehensive knowledge of budget and accounting principles and procedures
- Operational problem-solving skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong managerial, leadership and conflict management skills
- Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Thorough understanding of financial regulations and legislation
- Comprehensive knowledge of business strategies and methodologies

**BEHAVIOURAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Must be able to motivate and bring out the best in the employees
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team
- Must be able to adapt new strategies to react to changing business trends
- Must consistently maintain a high level of integrity, honesty and reliability
- Must have exceptional attention to detail, be results and detail driven, and goal orientated
- Must have excellent organisational, planning, multitasking and administrative skills
- Must be able to prioritise jobs, perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be logical, methodical and proficient
- Must be able to follow instructions
- Must be able to manage time efficiently and effectively
- Must be willing to take on new responsibilities and challenges
- Must have exceptional Customer service skills
- Must be dressed professionally at all times
- Must conduct him/herself in the appropriate manner and show respect towards the Company, Clients, Suppliers, Contractors and fellow employees
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

**Salary**: Up to R25,000.00 per month

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- practical experience in the same or similar position: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Drivers License (required)