Bookkeeper​/Accountant

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The Bookkeeper will be responsible to perform the full bookkeeping function of work for a portfolio of clients. This will include, but is not limited to:

• Full Bookkeeping function up to TB
• Accurately uploading bank statements specifically where the bank is not uploaded automatically;
• Complete bank processing;
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation to ensure that the trial balance is verifiable every month
• Preparing and keeping fixed asset register up to date
• Preparing creditors and debtors reconciliations;
• Preparation of management reports
• Preparation of summaries and details needed for financial statements
• Preparation of summaries and details needed for provisional or annual tax returns
• Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT, PAYE)
• Ad hoc duties
• The ability to draft financial statements would be advantageous

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and work efficiently
• Analytical;
• Highly organized and the ability to advise on improvement of systems and processes where applicable;
• Delivering work which is accurate and complete;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Trust-worthy;
• Ability to work independently and without supervision in respect of accounting matters but can function well within a broader team and client teams.

• Post matric qualification in Accounting will be preferred
• Verifiable experience in the following
  • Intermediate level of experience in Microsoft Office experience, specifically Excel
  • Pastel
  • SARS Efiling - preparation of EMP
    201, EMP
    501, VAT 201, company tax returns (advantageous)
  • Fluency to use various internet-based communication tools e.g., Microsoft Teams
  • Fluent in Afrikaans and English

• Experience with in Strict dead-line driven environment OR
• At least 5 years' senior experience within bookkeeping / accounting practice OR
• 5 years' senior experience within financial department of a medium size organization

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.