We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate financial record-keeping, managing daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping

• Cash Book & Bank Reconciliations
  • Create and code cash book entries
  • Identify and correct client coding errors
  • Reconcile bank and petty cash accounts
  • Import and code bank statements
• Creditors
  • Capture and allocate invoices
  • Reconcile creditor accounts to statements
  • Prepare payment schedules
• Journals
  • Post recurring and correcting journal entries
• Debtors
  • Generate invoices, credit notes, and quotes
  • Process receipts and debtor reconciliations
  • Resolve debtor queries
  • Calculate interest on overdue accounts
  • Produce ageing reports
• Inventory
  • Capture and manage stock
  • Perform inventory reconciliations and generate reports
• Payroll
  • Prepare payslips and payroll reconciliations
  • Manage payroll taxes
• Equity
  • Perform equity reconciliations
  • Understand owner’s drawings and retained earnings
• Intercompany Transactions
  • Reconcile intercompany accounts
  • Track intercompany loans
• Assets
  • Reconcile fixed assets
  • Record acquisitions/disposals with appropriate journal entries
• Prepare management accounts and assist in drafting financial statements
• Compile tax-related documentation

General Administration

• Respond to internal and external financial queries
• Maintain accurate timesheets and prepare reports
• Meet training and development requirements

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance (e.g., B.Com)
• Matric certificate
• 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, debtors, and general financial administration
• Proficient in:
  • Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting systems
  • Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)
  • Outlook
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new software and accounting tools