Bookkeeper / Financial Administrator

Frank Consult; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Frank Consult represents an established wine estate with operations across wine production, hospitality, tourism and property. They seek a Bookkeeper / Financial Administrator to manage daily bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple entities.

The role requires processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, VAT/EMP201 journals, payroll and intercompany reconciliations, plus month-end and year-end close support. Strong accuracy and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• A relevant bookkeeping, accounting or finance qualification.
• At least three years’ practical bookkeeping experience.
• Strong Xero experience and sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Payroll processing experience, together with strong reconciliation and financial administration skills.
• Ability to work accurately and independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, accounts payable, customer invoices and debtor accounts, including daily transaction processing and reconciliations between Lightspeed (iKentoo) and Xero.
• Import and reconcile bank statements, supplier statements, payment platforms, credit cards, expenses and petty cash.
• Process VAT and EMP201 journals, weekly wages and monthly payroll.
• Complete intercompany and loan account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial dashboards, maintain supporting records, and liaise with accountants, auditors and service providers.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Reconciliation

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Bookkeeping/Finance qualification

Tools

Xero

Lightspeed (iKentoo)

Dineplan

Psiber Payroll

Excel

SARS eFiling

Job description

Our client, an established wine estate with operations across wine production, hospitality, tourism and property, requires a Bookkeeper / Financial Administrator to manage daily bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, accounts payable, customer invoices and debtor accounts, including daily transaction processing and reconciliations between Lightspeed (iKentoo) and Xero.
• Import and reconcile bank statements, supplier statements, payment platforms, credit cards, expenses and petty cash.
• Process VAT and EMP201 journals, weekly wages and monthly payroll.
• Complete intercompany and loan account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial dashboards, maintain supporting records, and liaise with accountants, auditors and service providers.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant bookkeeping, accounting or finance qualification.
• At least three years’ practical bookkeeping experience.
• Strong Xero experience and sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Payroll processing experience, together with strong reconciliation and financial administration skills.
• Ability to work accurately and independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous Experience

• Bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple business entities.
• Wine production, hospitality, tourism, restaurant or property industry experience.
• Lightspeed (iKentoo), Dineplan and Psiber Payroll.
• SnapScan, Yoco and SARS eFiling.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Honest, trustworthy and discreet when handling financial information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership of financial processes and working collaboratively across departments.