Bookkeeper

Fly Safair; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking an accountant to join their finance team in Johannesburg. The role involves supporting monthly and annual financial reporting, cash management, and handling reconciliations for both local and foreign transactions. Ideal candidates should possess analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, with a strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Knowledge of GL accounts and cash book function.
• Ability to assist with audits and month-end procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly review and reporting of financials.
• Assist with year-end reconciliations for audit process.
• Support the Accountant with cash management and journal entries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cash management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

• 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 :
• Debtors and revenue;
• Journals and month end procedures;
• Weekly / Monthly / Annual Reports;
• Provide auditors with information required for year-end audit;
• Maintain the cash book function and ensure transactions are correctly classified and supported by appropriate source documents;
• Responsible for daily cash management and updating bank balances across all accounts;
• Process local, foreign, and ad-hoc payments and receipts;
• Issue, process, and reconcile petty cash and foreign currency floats;
• Maintain and reconcile cashbooks and credit card accounts, including daily bank reconciliations and resolution of reconciling items;
• Administer and control the setup of new beneficiary profiles;
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures, ensuring timeous and accurate reporting;
• Perform ad-hoc assignments and provide general administrative support, including filing;
• Provide auditors with information required for year-end audit;
• Monitor the Accounts Receivable and Revenue 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.