Bookkeeper

Tower Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in manufacturing is on the lookout for a skilled Bookkeeper to enhance their finance team in Pinetown. This role involves crucial tasks such as bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and VAT preparation, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. With a focus on maintaining fixed assets and supporting audits, you will play a vital role in the financial health of the organization. If you have a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in bookkeeping or similar role.
• Knowledge of VAT and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and maintain fixed assets.
• Prepare and process monthly management accounts and VAT reconciliations.

Skills

Bank Reconciliation

Financial Reporting

VAT Reconciliation

General Ledger Maintenance

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Systems (Sage)

Education

Matric with Maths and Accounting

BCom Accounting Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage

Job description

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team based in Pinetown.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric with Maths and Accounting (Preferable)
• BCom Accounting Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent
• 2 to 3 Years Experience within a similar role
• Microsoft Office – Basic Level
• Microsoft Excel - Intermediate Level
• Knowledge and Experience with Accounting Systems, Sage would be advantageous

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Bank Reconciliation: Capture sundry receipts and payments, follow up with outstanding receipts and payments processing on a weekly basis, and perform monthly bank reconciliation.
2. Fixed Assets: Maintenance of the company's fixed assets, accurate processing, monthly checks, and reconciliation.
3. Foreign Receipts and Payments: Liaise with relevant staff regarding supporting documentation to load and process foreign receipts and payments.
4. General Ledger Maintenance: Prepare and process monthly standard as well as ad-hoc journals accurately and timeously.
5. Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, reconcile balance sheets with supporting documentation, and follow up on reconciling items by communicating with team members for timely query resolution.
6. VAT Reconciliation: Prepare VAT reconciliation with supporting documents, perform cross-checks to ensure accuracy for manager review, and submit to SARS, including preparation for VAT audits.
7. Month-End Reconciliations: Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable from control accounts to the general ledger.
8. General Administration/Reconciliation: Reconcile bank, supplier, customer accounts, credit cards, and fuel cards.
9. Audits (Financial and BEE): Support the finance manager by supervising audits, liaising with audit teams, managing sample requests, and describing processes.