Bookkeeper

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to manage financial duties in Cape Town. The role involves bookkeeping up to balance sheet, bank reconciliations, and monthly reconciliations of VAT and EMP201. Candidates should possess a degree in Financial Accounting and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office, reliability in transport, and attention to detail are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Own reliable transport.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping up to balance sheet including journals.
• Bank reconciliations and GL recons.
• Monthly VAT201 and EMP201 reconciliation.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow processes

Bilingual capability

Education

Degree in Financial Accounting

Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles

Tools

MS Office

SYSPRO

Job description

Bookkeeper position available in Blackheath, Cape Town.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping up to balance sheet (Cashbook processing and journals)
• Bank reconciliations.
• GL recons for all balance sheet accounts
• Managing logbooks for company fleet/vehicles
• Monthly VAT201 and EMP201 reconciliation and submission
• Yearend closure and assistance in preparing the annual audit files.
• Creditor’s function, including monthly credit run.
• Capturing of purchase orders
• All other financial and administrative duties related to this position.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Financial Accounting (BAcc/Com/BCompt) or similar
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office, SYSPRO)
• Own reliable transport
• Preferably bilingual
• Able to follow processes.
• Strong attention to detail.