Bookkeeper

Freudenberg Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Cape Town, Freudenberg Group, is looking for an experienced accountant. The role involves handling month-end tasks, processing VAT returns, and maintaining asset data. Candidates should have a national diploma in accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience with SAP required.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Handle month-end tasks including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Create and maintain asset master data and conduct audits.
• Calculate and process VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting

Financial analysis

VAT processing

Education

National diploma in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Handle month-end tasks including journal entries, accruals/provisions, personnel worksheets, asset transactions, general ledger reconciliation, and reporting.
• Create and maintain the asset master data and conduct asset audits, lease management and generate acquisition reports.
• Conduct reconciliations of bank accounts and process entries from bank statements.
• Calculate and process VAT returns provide breakdowns of VAT returns as required.
• Ensure all necessary information are available as required for audits.

Qualifications:

• National diploma in accounting or related field would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Experience with SAP required.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office programs. (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Nonwovens (Pty.) Ltd.