Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Lotus Hr; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a professional team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a finance qualification, 2-5 years of experience in general ledger and cashflow reporting, and expertise in foreign exchange transactions. This role demands proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in general ledger/bank reconciliations.
• Experience managing VAT returns and SARS queries.
• Proven experience in accurate budget reporting.

Responsibilities

• Join a progressive and expanding professional team.
• Support the head Accountant and Financial Manager.
• Deliver accurate cashflow reporting and trial balance reconciliations.

Skills

Foreign exchange transactions

Cashbook management

Cashflow projections

General ledger reconciliations

Proficiency in ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance / Accounting

Job description

Our client, an international manufacturer, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced Bookkeeper to join their progressive and expanding professional team immediately.

Please note that experience in foreign exchange transactions, cashbook, cashflow projections and general ledger recons is essential and we require a candidate with a financial qualification and experience in an international reporting and transactional company. Due to the urgency of the role, we are giving preference to candidates who can start immediately.

Key Requirements

You will have a tertiary qualification in Finance / Accounting, coupled with 2-5 years experience in general ledger / bank recons, accurate cashflow reporting, VAT returns foreign exchange transactions and trial balance recons of balance sheet accounts. You will have proven experience in accurate budget reporting, managing SARS queries pertaining to VAT and providing support to the head Accountant and Financial Manager. Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel is essential. You must have a valid driver's licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record. Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.