Senior Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
Are you the “go-to” person for managing a full bookkeeping function?

Our client, a leader in the IT industry, is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to oversee core accounting processes, including monthly reporting, VAT returns, payroll, and the preparation of financial statements.

In this role, you will work closely with the General Manager and use your hands-on, detail-driven expertise to excel in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or certificate in finance or bookkeeping
• Minimum of 5 years of solid bookkeeping experience in a similar role
• Technical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, procedures, and financial reports
• Strong understanding and usage of Sage Accounting and MS Excel
• Good computer literacy and IT skills (Windows, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
• Good analytic, writing and communication skills. Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly accurate and focused, with good attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative
• Adaptable to change
• Clear criminal record and sober habits
• Loyal, enthusiastic, and reliable
• Reliable transport

• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance for multiple connected companies – maintaining existing systems
• Debtors – Must have hands on experience and knowledge of customer invoices and recurring billing procedures
• Oversee monthly recurring invoices run
• Oversee debt control and collecting
• Reconcile accounts and liaising with customers
• Process debit order runs
• Creditors – Must have hands on experience and knowledge of supplier invoice capturing allocations and reconciling
• Oversee supplier credit control and prepare for payment
• Liaising with suppliers
• Cashbook – Oversee bank entries, allocation, and reconciliation
• Post journal entries
• Process and reconcile Netcash, Payfast and investment account transactions
• Petty cash – oversee process and balance
• Asset register – keep records up to date
• VAT returns – preparation, submission and reconciliation
• Monthly reporting – Financial and ICASA submissions
• Annual Financial Statements preparation for submission to external accountants
• Payroll for 2 companies using Sage Payroll
• HR – Oversee leave and staff documentation
• General Office management, administrative duties, and record keeping.
• Liaise closely with the General Manager