Bookkeeper

121 Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Telecommunications company in Durban is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage financial records and ensure accurate bookkeeping. The role involves cashbook processing, managing purchase orders, and assisting with audits. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 certificate and relevant financial qualifications, along with experience in accounting software like Xero and Pastel Evolution.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate required.
• Relevant Financial Tertiary Qualification in accounting or studying towards it.
• Experience with Xero Accounting and Pastel Evolution.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping to trial balance and monthly cashbook processing.
• Managing purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Assisting in compiling audit files and maintaining fixed asset registers.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Creditor

Debtors

Purchase Orders

Invoicing

Education

Grade 12 Senior Certificate

Relevant Financial Tertiary Qualification

Tools

Xero Accounting

Pastel Evolution

Job description

Our client, a leading Telecommunications company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Bookkeeper.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping to trial balance.
• Monthly cashbook processing and bank reconciliation.
• Debtors and creditor's function.
• Preparing and managing purchase orders.
• Capturing of supplier invoices; creating new accounts, dealing with supplier queries.
• Sending out statements.
• Verifying information for supplier invoices.
• Ordering and management of stock.
• Processing for VAT returns.
• Year-end journals.
• Assisting in compiling audit files.
• Schedules and reconciliations.
• Admin and filing management.
• Related parties - intercompany invoicing / journals and ensuring balances agree at month end.
• Assisting the Accountant/Financial manager/directors as and when necessary.
• Maintaining fixed asset registers.
• Assisting in the preparation of management packs.
• Ad hoc administrative duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate
• Relevant Financial Tertiary Qualification in accounting or studying towards accounting qualification
• Xero Accounting
• Pastel Evolution
• Familiar with SARS system and Efiling
• Experience with online banking

Key Competencies/Characteristics:

• Self-starter
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal)
• High energy individual
• Must have a positive attitude
• Attention to detail orientated
• Proactive Nature
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently
• Able to work within a structured team environment
• Ability to engage at a meaningful level with the management

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a detailed copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Bookkeeping
• creditor
• debtors
• purchase orders
• Invoicing