Bookkeeper

TSU International; Strand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional office in Strand is seeking a meticulous bookkeeper to handle the full bookkeeping function up to balance sheet. The role requires at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in SAGE VIP Premier and Pastel Evolution, and strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and be deadline-driven, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of general bookkeeping experience.
• Hands-on bookkeeping experience on Pastel Evolution is advantageous.
• Clear credit/criminal/health record is required.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function to balance sheet.
• Compile payment packs for CEO approval.
• Prepare accounts for monthly closure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting/Bookkeeping certificate or diploma

Tools

SAGE VIP Premier

Pastel Evolution

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Overview

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

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Full bookkeeping function to balance sheet which includes:

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 recons
• 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 an 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
• Must Good Communication skills
• stay in the surrounding areas of Strand
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• No criminal record