Bookkeeper

Many in 2 one; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will manage financial tasks, including balance sheet management, payroll, VAT payments, and creditor payments, utilizing skills in Pastel Evolution and advanced Excel. This position offers significant responsibility in ensuring proper financial operations and compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Bookkeeping and Payroll management.
• Proficient in Pastel Evolution and advanced Excel.
• Ability to manage financial tasks and audits.

Responsibilities

• Submit figures to the Department of Statistics.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports.
• Manage weekly and monthly payroll for admin and factory staff.

Skills

Balance Sheet management

Payroll

Pastel Evolution

Advanced Excel

Job description

Seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with expertise in Balance Sheet management, Pastel Evolution, Payroll, and advanced Excel skills.

Key Duties:

1. Submit figures to the Department of Statistics.
2. Order and cancel fuel cards.
3. Conduct computer inventory audits for insurance purposes.
4. Ensure maximum investment of funds for optimal interest.
5. Capture and reconcile cashbooks.
6. Pass journals on Pastel and maintain the system.
7. Prepare weekly cash flow reports.
8. Create creditor payments.
9. Calculate, reconcile, and make VAT payments to SARS for each company.
10. Pay PAYE to SARS.
11. Pay UIF and SDL (Skills Development Levies) for each employee to SARS.
12. Pay Workmen's Compensation to the relevant fund.
13. Obtain prices from China and create a stock costings worksheet for imports.
14. Create orders and inform clearing agents of upcoming imports, ensuring documentation is completed.
15. Ensure overseas suppliers are paid.
16. Open stock codes and create BOM (Bill of Materials) on Pastel.
17. Operate and reconcile petty cash.
18. Process daily payments.
19. Manage weekly and monthly payroll for admin and factory staff; handle HR queries (IRP5, etc.).
20. Pay provident fund at month-end.
21. Send relevant deduction information to Metal Industries and NUMSA (union fees).
22. Submit all UIF deductions.
23. Log mileage, monitor fuel consumption, handle fuel purchases, driver/staff petrol cards, and process claims.
24. Ensure company vehicles are properly licensed, roadworthy, and insured with up-to-date premiums.
25. Provide the bank with necessary documentation for exports.
26. Supply daily bank statements to Accounts.
27. Assist with stock takes and pricing.