South Africa: Bookkeeper – Constantia Nek posted by HotelJobs

Luxury Hospitality Collection with Head Offices based in Constantia Nek, Cape Town is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team. As a bookkeeper, you will play a vital role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the Finance department. Duties: Processing of transactions from invoice to accounting system Processing of debtors, creditors and general journal entries Full cycle opex and capex accounts payable duties Assisting with the compilation of monthly management reports and any other reports as required Preparation of financial period closure Accounts receivable management Bank reconciliation of various bank accounts Maintenance of group fixed asset registers Interrogating GL account discrepancies Ensuring accounting transactions are in line with legal and company accounting/financial guidelines Ensure accuracy of GL and branch coding for all capturing purposes Professional and prompt communication to internal and external stakeholders Attend to any queries in a timeously and professional manner Proactive ability to work independently with minimum supervision Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines Maintaining great relationships with all co-workers Be organised, systematic and flexible Other ad hoc duties as assigned Requirements: Grade 12 Diploma/Degree in a finance related field At least 5+ years prior Bookkeeping experience (hospitality field would be and advantage Skills in reconciliations, VAT & payments Solid understanding of accounting to trail balance Proficient in Xero / Pastel & Excel Experience with supplier, bank & credit card reconciliations Accurate; organised and deadline driven Strong communication and problem-solving skills Able to work independently and as part of a team