Bookkeeper

INTELLISTAFF; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper in Johannesburg. The candidate will manage financial records, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain a balanced ledger. A minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience is required, along with proficiency in MS Office and strong attention to detail. This role offers an opportunity to support financial operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage financial records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Establish different accounts and maintain financial transaction records.
• Define bookkeeping policies and develop systems for financial transactions.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting and analyzing data.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in MS Office

English proficiency

Tools

Oficina Management System

Spreadsheets

Job description

Area : Honeydew

Our client is looking for a Bookkeeper to join their organisation.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Proven bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable / receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Previous experience with Oficina Management System

Responsibilities

• Establishing different accounts
• Maintaining records of financial transactions by posting and verifying
• Defining bookkeeping policies and procedures
• Developing systems to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts
• Maintaining subsidiary accounts by posting, verifying and allocating transactions
• Reconciling entries to balance subsidiary accounts.
• Maintaining a balanced general ledger
• Preparing a trial balance for the accountants
• Preparing financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing accounting for information
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Monitoring for variances from the projected budget
• Advising management on compliance needs
• Assisting in financial activities such as running payroll and generating invoices