Bookkeeper

 

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT002950/CVE

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly


JOB SUMMARY:
My client, a family-oriented business that specialises in property development, has a vacancy for a bookkeeper to join their team in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. This position is ideal for a motivated individual who takes their own initiative and can work unsupervised.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities:
  • Balance sheets, income statements, VAT returns & cash flows
  • Tax returns and the timely payment thereof
  • Examining the accuracy of financial documents in relation to laws and regulations
  • Offering professional advice to organizations on how to reduce costs, improve their revenue, and boost profit
  • Finding and addressing any discrepancies in accounting
  • Keeping accounting books and systems up to date
  • Collaborating with external auditors
  • Recording payments and disbursements
  • Recording financial transactions
  • Posting debits and credits
  • Producing invoices
  • Managing payroll
  • Maintaining and balancing ledgers, accounts, and subsidiaries
  • Other ad-hoc administrative duties as required
Requirements:
  • Diligence
  • Thoroughness
  • High degree of confidentiality
  • Experience in working with multiple entities
  • Excellent communication skills
Qualifications:
  • Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • 5 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Experience with working on Xero

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