Based in Port Elizabeth, this full-time position requires an experienced bookkeeper to handle the books for multiple entities, and who displays attention to detail and a solid understanding of financial management, tax processes, budgeting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bookkeeping and accounting and a proven track record of efficiently managing various financial duties.
 

Responsibilities:

• Management Accounts: Prepare and maintain accurate management accounts every month, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Tax: Handle all tax-related duties, including tax filing, compliance, and communication with tax authorities.
• Budget: Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and adjustment of budgets to meet financial objectives.
• Banking: Manage daily banking activities, including reconciliation of bank statements and maintaining records.
• Tax Certificates: Ensure timely issuance of tax certificates and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Annual Report: Prepare and assist in the development of the annual financial report for stakeholders.
• Trial Balance: Bring the books to trial balance, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Reporting: Report to the respective entities at meetings, providing clear and accurate financial updates and insights.

  Skills and Qualifications:

• Education:  BCom Accounting (preferred)
• Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping role. Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage, Xero) or familiarity with South African tax software platforms would be highly desirable.
• Additional tax regulations, budgeting, or financial reporting training could be advantageous.
• No payroll responsibilities.

 Skills:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and financial regulations.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Pays attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

 Personal Attributes:

• Strong organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Clear criminal and credit history (essential)

 Work Conditions:

• An intimate, relaxed, small-team working environment.
• Full-time position, with occasional evening and weekend work required to attend meetings.
• The hybrid work model is available, subject to team agreement and at the discretion of management.
• Leave: 21 days per annum subject to operational needs and at the discretion of the trust/committee.

Bookkeeper (To Trial Balance) position available in Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth. This job position was posted by Hire Power. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-04-22 at 01:05:49 in the Finance Accounting category

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