Purpose of the role:

The Bookkeeper is responsible for overseeing the financial function of our organization by managing financial transactions, producing financial reports, and preparing monthly and quarterly reconciliations for accounts.

The role is responsible for:

Performing meticulous month end reconciliations for both balance sheet and income statement accounts

Managing and overseeing all facets of the accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, intercompany payments, recharges and reconciling of the recovery account

Facilitating and overseeing payments to creditors

Providing support for the payroll function

Assisting with the Intercompany loan accounts

Overseeing internal interest schedules

Executing month end journals and rectify general ledger discrepancies

Compiling internal weekly and monthly flash reports

Preparation and submission of monthly management account reports

Generating and distributing budget variance reports to different cost centres

VAT 201 submission, payment, and reconciliation

EMP 201 submission, payment, and reconciliation

Providing the cashflow forecast on cash movement

Assisting in budgeting and forecasting processes

Fixed assets management – verification of assets, labelling of assets and writing off assets

Providing support for tax calculations

Preparing of year-end financial statements

 Assisting auditors during interim and year end audits providing necessary documentation, resolving audit issues and ensure audit objectives are met

Performing other duties as required by the Financial Manager

Knowledge, Experience and Personal attributes required:

BCom or related accounting qualification

Professional certification such as SAIPA preferred

Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in a similar role

MS Office and SYSPRO proficiency is a pre-requisite

Strong understanding of financial principles and practices

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Trustworthy and self-motivated with high levels of personal discipline

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Able to work on own initiative, prioritize work and handle pressure

Key Competencies

Analysing and reporting on financial data

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Commitment to integrity and ethical conduct

Attention to detail and accuracy

Adaptability to Change

Results and action orientated

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Taking Initiative

Energetic and passionate

Applying knowledge & expertise

Application

Please e-mail your CV to Emma Lamont at [email protected] with a motivation highlighting why you should be considered for the position.

Application deadline: 03 May 2024If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.