Bookkeeper

Creative Sourcing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced candidate to manage cashbooks and reconciliations. The role requires at least 3 years of experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with accounting software like Pastel. Responsibilities include reconciling cashbooks, preparing payment requests, and assisting with financial reporting. Ideal for those looking to grow in an accounting role with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working experience with cashbooks and reconciliations.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with different internet banking platforms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile approximately 45 cashbooks monthly.
• Prepare payment requests for ad hoc and monthly expenses.
• Assist with proof of payments and reporting on cash flow planning.

Skills

Cashbook management

Reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

Pastel Accounting

Education

Grade 12 with accounting and mathematics as subjects

Diploma or degree in general accounting

Tools

Pastel Accounting or similar software

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Reconcile approximately 45 cashbooks monthly.

Reconciliations are executed twice a month with final recon for all 45 cashbooks completed by the 2nd working day of the new month. Tenant deposit reconciliations as well as tenant deposit refunds & transfers. Obtain invoices and prepare payment requests for ad hoc and monthly recurring expenses.

Includes reconciliations of creditor accounts. Capture ad hoc and monthly creditor payments on the MDA system. Capture ad hoc deposits and receipts on the MDA system. Capturing of creditor payments on the different banking systems. Assist with proof of payments. Weekly reporting on bank balances & cashflow planning before payment runs. Weekly filing of all bank statements and bond statements received via post. Electronic filing and hard copy filing of payments requests after being processed. At month-end print a complete bank statement for every company on call and current accounts. Reconciliation and payment of company credit cards and petty cash claims. Assist the Financial Manager and Accountants with ad hoc tasks as may be required from time to time.

Desired Experience & Qualification

At least 3 years working experience with cashbooks and reconciliations. Grade 12 with accounting and mathematics as subjects. A diploma or degree in general accounting beneficial. Computer literate: Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Pastel Accounting or similar accounting software.

Experience with different internet banking platforms would be an advantag.