Bookkeeper

TSU Protection Services; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Strand, Western Cape is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will handle tasks related to debtors, creditors, and financial reporting. A Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience are required, along with advanced skills in Pastel Evolution and MS Office. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for overtime, requiring attention to detail and excellent time management.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of general bookkeeping experience.
• Experience at audit firms/accounting practice advantageous.
• Willing to work overtime where required.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly contract invoices and vendor registrations.
• Compile payment packs for CEO approval.
• Update asset registers and process monthly stock adjustments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting/Bookkeeping certificate or diploma

Tools

Pastel Evolution

SAGE VIP Premier

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a meticulous, task-focused bookkeeper to join us at our Regional Office in Strand, Western Cape.

Key Performance Areas

• DEBTORS
  • Monthly contract invoices
  • Ad hoc invoices
  • Registration of vendor portals
  • Recording job codes to invoices
  • Assisting operations with customer queries
• CREDITORS
  • Receive supplier invoices via e-mail
  • Forward to line managers for approval for payment and confirmation of related project cost
  • Supplier reconciliations
  • Compile payment packs for CEO approval
  • Update weekly cash flow for payment
  • Allocate supplier payments
• CASHBOOK
  • Cheque accounts
  • Credit card account
  • Savings accounts
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Debtors
  • Suppliers
  • Loan accounts
• ASSETS
  • Fixed Assets: Update asset register
  • Save invoice copies on server
  • Monthly depreciation
  • Process monthly stock adjustments
• LIABILITIES
  • Write liabilities into accounting system
  • Monthly recon of accounts
• OTHER
  • Weekly Cash flow
  • Weekly reporting on debtors, creditors, intercompany loans
  • Prepare accounts for monthly closure
  • VAT submission
  • Audit preparation
  • Assist with relevant information needed for BBBEE audit

Other Requirements

• Accounting/Bookkeeping certificate or diploma advantageous.
• Experience at audit firms/accounting practice advantageous.
• Skills and experience to undertake balance sheet bookkeeping.
• Hands-on bookkeeping experience on Pastel Evolution advantageous.
• Advanced Excel and Word skills (MS Office).
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Clear credit/criminal/health record
• Very strong in reconciliations
• Have own transport
• Willing to work overtime where required

Competencies

• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Great organisation and prioritisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinker
• Ability to handle conflict
• Emotional maturity
• Well-groomed and presentable

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 - 8 years of general bookkeeping experience
• Deadline driven
• SAGE VIP Premier experience
• Good communication skills
• Stay in the surrounding areas of Strand

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

No criminal record