Bookkeeper

Ignition CX; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Umhlanga Rocks is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a contract role. The position involves performing daily accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in bookkeeping and 3-4 years of experience, with strong proficiency in MS Excel. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with attention to detail and problem-solving being key for success.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience as a Bookkeeper.
• Demonstrated experience operating spreadsheets.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with MS Excel and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of financial transactions and comply with legal requirements.
• Balance subsidiary accounts and prepare financial reports.
• Capture monthly income statements and process payments.

Skills

Solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent planning and organisation skills

Knowledge of accounting processes and procedures

Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures

Good problem analysis and solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Diploma in bookkeeping

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for bookkeepers who are available immediately for a contract role.

Overview

The Bookkeeper is responsible for performing daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, recording payments and making the required financial adjustments. This position captures the company’s financial data and maintains accurate financial records for accounts receivable, accounts payable and daily financial entries.

Responsibilities

Record Maintenance and Compliance

• Maintain records of financial transactions by posting transactions and ensuring compliance to legal requirements

Subsidiary Account Management

• Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Balance subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries

Income Statement and Invoicing

• Capture monthly income statement for monthly management accounts.
• Timeously obtain supporting documents for financial transactions.
• Raise invoices and record in the correct accounting periods.

General Ledger Management

• Maintain general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
• Balance general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Account Reconciliation

• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of transactions.
• Reconcile reports to third-party records such as bank statements.

Payment Processing

• Process payments

Discrepancy Resolution and Collaboration

• Resolve discrepancies and collaborate across various finance and non-finance functions.

Month-End Close and Reporting

• Review month-end close reports and identify problems detected.

Key Player in Accounting Process

• Act as a key player in the accounting process

Efficiency Improvement and Automation

• Recommend how to improve efficiency using automation.

Audit Trail and Documentation

• Ensuring audit trails are attached to reconciliations and invoices.

Supplier Query Resolution

• Respond to and resolve queries made by suppliers related to payments.

Journal Preparation

• Prepare monthly journals including accruals, depreciation, and cost allocations.

Knowledge, skills and attributes

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Knowledge of accounting processes and procedures
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Good problem analysis and solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven time management skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently
• Ability to extract and manipulate data, compile reports and reconciliations
• Ability to produce a high quality of work
• Ability to manage work processes
• Demonstrate high ethics and adherence to company values
• Strong numerical aptitude
• Ability to prioritise and manage expectations

Education and training

• Diploma in bookkeeping

Experience

• At least 3 - 4 years’ experience as a Bookkeeping
• Demonstrated experience operating spreadsheets
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with the MS Office Suite, including MS Excel and MS Word