Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A regional service provider is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to manage full bookkeeping functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-8 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Pastel Evolution and SAGE VIP Premier. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Location is in Strand, and candidates must reside in surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Experience of 5 - 8 years in general bookkeeping.
• Ability to undertake balance sheet bookkeeping.
• Hands-on bookkeeping experience required.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function to balance sheet.
• Monthly contract invoices and supplier reconciliations.
• Prepare accounts for monthly closure and audit preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Excellent time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Accounting/Bookkeeping certificate or diploma

Tools

Pastel Evolution

SAGE VIP Premier

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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

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