Cape Town Region: Senior Bookkeeper

Position: Financial Controller Department: Finance Reports too: Financial Manager Overall responsibility: To administrate, process and prepare information in support of the Financial and Operations function in the business and aligning with the companies processes and values. ● Accountable for recording and maintaining business, financial and accounting records ● Recording of all financial data and data analysis ● Responsible for purchases, expenses, revenue and invoicing Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial: Cash Book ● Ensuring all bank accounts are processed and reconciled Invoicing & Debtors ● Prepare invoices for approval ● Statements and invoices are sent to clients ● Arrears are managed Creditors and payments ● Capture supplier invoices on Dext ● Reconcile supplier accounts on Xero ● Assistance in payment runs (weekly and monthly) Preparation of Trial balance ● Prepare trial balance and journal entries. ● Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts ● Assist in preparation for annual financial statements and supporting schedules VAT and Excise ● Bi-monthly VAT and monthly Excise reconciliations, submissions and payments ● Assist in VAT verifications and audits 2. Operations Asset Management ● Set up and maintain ● Fixed Asset Register Stock ● Assist with stocktake procedures, results and reconciliations Other ● Assist with any ad hoc duties and projects in Finance ● Department as required 3. Procurement Suppliers ● Supplier invoices comply with SARS requirements and supplier terms are adhered to. ● Complete new Supplier Account Application forms. ● Purchases of groceries, cleaning material, stationery etc 4. Data and analytics Data collection and capturing ● Ensure up to date production data ● Assist with accuracy of data reporting ● Gather costing data for analysis ● Automate data collection processes and transfer to a centralised system for reporting Reporting ● Transform data into graphs. ● Assisting in the preparation of monthly management reports Qualifications required ● Financial Qualification (BComm undergraduate degree preferable) ● Computer literacy in MS Office and Google Workspace Knowledge and Skills requirements ● Computer literacy ● Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel programmes ● Google Workspace (Ability to work on Google Sheets and Looker Studio) ● Systems: Xero, DEAR (Cin7 Core), Dext, Zapier, Safety Culture (knowledge of these systems advantageous but not compulsory) ● Account management ● Data Analysis ● Debtors and Creditors ● Stock Control ● Reporting and Analysis ● Reconciliations ● Financial disciplines Competencies and Attributes ● Ownership and Commitment ● Team work ● Accuracy and Attention to Detail ● Communication ● Resilience ● Results driven ● Client focus PS: If you have not heard from us within three weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.