Bookkeeper

Flying Seekers; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flying Seekers is looking for a Temporary Bookkeeper to join their Head Office in Bonaero Park, South Africa. The successful candidate will play an essential role in finance operations and report directly to the Finance Manager.

The role entails managing monthly reports, assisting audits, and overseeing accounts payable functions. Applicants must have at least Grade 12 and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office. A positive attitude and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Equivalent is essential.
• 3-5 years relevant finance experience or relevant degree is required.
• Experience in accounting software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly review and reporting.
• Assist with year-end reconciliations for audit process.
• Oversee the Accounts payable function.

Skills

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Basic financial transactions knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Relevant degree or 3-5 years experience

Job description

Description

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Temporary Bookkeeper at our Head Office in Bonaero Park. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly review and reporting.
• Assist with year-end reconciliations for audit process.
• Analyse and prepare reconciliation of GL accounts.
• Support the Accountant with the following:
  • Creditors and expenses
  • Journals and month end procedures
  • Weekly/ Monthly/ Annual Reports
  • Highlight inaccuracies/errors/discrepancies etc.
• Provide auditors with information required for year-end audit.
• Oversee the Accounts payable function.
• Verify and approve all transactions are correctly classified and supported by the appropriate source documents.
• Provide guidance and input when the team experiences problems.
• Support the department in fostering a positive teamwork ethic.
• Provide assistance and support to team members in achievement of team goals.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a Finance role or relevant degree (Essential)
• Experience in an accounting software package (Advantageous)
• Willingness to work overtime as and when required
• Knowledge of basic financial transactions i.e. debits and credits
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Personal Attributes:

• Motivates others to accomplish unit goals
• Dependable & Flexible
• Professional and confidential
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Immaculate time keeping
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment
• Deadline driven
• Accuracy and completeness of processing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Coaching and mentoring