Accountant / Bookkeeper

 

Recruiter:

PBT Group

Job Ref:

4230877879

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable


SUMMARY:
-

POSITION INFO:

PBT Group has a requirement for a Bookkeeper to provide financial information by maintaining and reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports for business decision-making.

About the role:

  • Full accounting function, including processing and preparing of monthly accounting records.
  • Bank recons, General Ledger and subsidiary ledger reconciliations.
  • Processing accounts payable and receivable, including managing the full debtors and creditors function.
  • Compiling invoices and monthly customer statements.
  • Analysing financial information and explaining variances.
  • Calculation and submission of VAT returns, including VAT reconciliations.
  • Fixed Asset Registers – Monthly depreciation & the accuracy of maintaining the Fix Asset Registers.
  • Intercompany transactions – Interest Calculations & maintaining amortized schedules.
  • Financial Reporting – Income statements, Balance sheets, management accounts, etc.
  • Liaise with external Auditors.
  • Foreign exchange differences – valuation of foreign clients and bank accounts.
  • Ad hoc financial and administrative support to employees and the finance team.

About you:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
  • Bookkeeping qualification/accounting diploma
  • Must be familiar with doing the books for multiple sites/locations
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in performing all essential duties and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a team environment with a variety of individuals in a constructive and collaborative manner
  • Exceptional organisational and communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various levels of an organization
  • High level of energy and the desire to work in a fast-changing working environment
  • Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment while managing tight deadlines
  • Strong Excel skills, and be comfortable with large data volume
  • Pastel knowledge and proficiency
  • SAGE Evolution (would be advantageous)
  • Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
  • Valid driver’s license and own transport


 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.



 

 

 

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
Our client, an international manufacturing company, seeks to employ an experienced bookkeeper/Junior accountant to join their progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that experience in foreign exchange transactions, cashbook, cashflow projections and general ledger recons is essential.THIS IS A HIGHLY URGENT ROLE TO START ON OR BEFORE 01 DECEMBER, THEREFORE ONLY CANDIDATES WI...
2 days ago


JUNIOR BOOKKEEPER
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Responsible for limited areas of accounting records and financial reporting.
3 days ago


Financial Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
A reputable property company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Financial Manager with at least three years’ experience to lead and manage the finance function. The company operates across property development, investment, and management, focusing on delivering high-quality services and sustainable growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial strategy, ensur...
28 days ago


Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Capetown
Salary: R 50 000.00 per month negotiable
Assist the Group Financial Executive, the position is based in Southern Suburbs of Cape Town and offers work stability to the suitable as this large company is growing in success.
49 days ago


Bookkeper
Location: Montague Gardens
Salary: Market related
An established and growing import and distribution business is seeking a hands-on bookkeeper to join
71 days ago


Accountant - Upper Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Are you an accountant in your early career?Our client's company in Cape Town continues to grow, and so does the volume and complexity of their financial processes. They are therefore looking to bring on an accountant to support the day-to-day financial function and help lighten the operational load.This role is ideal for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in the Food and Beverage sector, ac...
Today


Tax & Reporting Accountant Ref: 4115
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Join an FMCG team as a Tax & Reporting accountant in the Western Cape! You’ll be responsible for various technically oriented statutory reporting deliverables, most notably the compilation of monthly, quarterly, interim and year end reporting packs and annual financial statements; review of tax computations and general tax administration for the company group and its subsidiaries.
Today


Senior SAIPA Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
#SHIFTINTOHIGHCAREER by joining an Established Accounting Firm that seeks the expertise of a Remote Senior SAIPA accountant
Today


Senior Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 900000 Annually
Brief Description:Are you ready to contribute to a dynamic finance team and make a real impact? In this role, you’ll manage fixed assets, process cashbooks, and support accounts payable while contributing to critical financial reporting and audits.
Today


Financial Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 300 000 Annually
We are seeking a skilled Financial accountant to manage group-wide financial operations and reporting. The role involves overseeing a small finance team, streamlining financial processes, and delivering accurate and timely reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate will hold a Finance or Accounting degree and have a minimum 4–6 years of relevant exper...
Today


Create a free job alert for Accountant / Bookkeeper in Cape Town

Enter your email address below and we will email you similar jobs when they become available:

You can cancel at any time. We will not spam you.
By giving us your email address your agree to our Terms and Conditions