Bookkeeper Market-related Salary Johannesburg, Gauteng Overview of the Role: The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and providing essential support across multiple businesses. This role ensures precise recording of daily financial transactions while adhering to accounting standards and regulations. The Bookkeeper reports to the Financial Manager. Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day finance administration of the business. Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions. Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, providing insights and recommendations. Update and maintain the general ledger for accuracy. Perform month-end close procedures, including trial balances, journal entries, and reconciliations. Manage cash book, bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors reconciliations, and fixed asset register maintenance. Handle local and foreign supplier payments efficiently. Prepare and submit accurate SARS returns, including PAYE, VAT, and Income Tax. Prepare financial records and assist auditors during the annual audit. Provide support for the annual budgeting process. Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline financial processes. Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Experience with Xero accounting software is an advantage. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, efficiency, and diligence. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. High levels of professionalism and customer service orientation. Results-driven with a “can do” attitude and resilience. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful

Finance Administration – Responsible for day-to-day finance administration of the business. Record Keeping – Maintain an accurate record of all financial transactions. Financial Reporting and Analysis – Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. General Ledger Maintenance – Update and maintain the general ledger to ensure its accuracy. Month-end Close Procedures – Perform month-end close procedures to produce a trial balance. Cash book and bank reconciliations Debtors and creditors reconciliations Fixed asset register maintenance Month-end journal entries Balance sheet reconciliations Procurement and Payments – Manage local and foreign supplier payments, ensuring timely and cost effective transactions. SARS Submissions – Prepare and submit accurate and timely SARS returns, including PAYE, VAT, and Income Tax. Audit Preparation – Prepare for the annual audit by organizing financial records and documentation. Assist auditors in their review and ensure a smooth audit process. Budget Support – Provide support during the annual budgeting process. Process Improvement – Identify opportunities for enhancing and streamlining financial processes. Qualifications Tertiary Qualification – Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Xero accounting software experience an advantage. Interpersonal Competencies – Good communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, efficient and diligent. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Personal Competencies – Ability to demonstrate high levels of professionalism and customer service. Results driven, “can do” attitude and resilience. Strong delivery and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise and effectively manage many tasks at the same time.