Bookkeeper (FRK)

Casidra; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 272,000 - 326,000; Full time

Job summary

Casidra in Paarl seeks a Bookkeeper to support farmers on the FRK Programme and maintain accurate financial records. The role reports to the Project Manager and covers payroll, VAT and banking reconciliations, with emphasis on compliance and precision.

Required qualifications include Matric and a relevant accounting/Bookkeeping qualification, plus Pastel Accounting/Payroll experience, Taxation exposure, and a valid code B driver’s license. English and Afrikaans proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping.
• Minimum 1 year practical experience in Pastel Accounting (Pastel Express or Pastel Partner).
• Minimum 1 year practical experience in Pastel Payroll.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Taxation.
• At least 1 year bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Sage 1 Online would be advantageous.
• SARS e-filing exposure and liaising with SARS for submissions and assessments.
• Experience with CIPC returns and company changes is advantageous.
• Solid accounting and taxation knowledge.
• Valid code B driver's license.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Accounting transactions to final trial balance.
• Monthly data capturing from source documents and bank reconciliations.
• Payroll administration including PAYE/UIF and EMP submissions.
• VAT reconciliations, VAT 201 submissions and SARS audits.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Organisational skills

Computer skills

Numerical skills

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Pastel Payroll

Sage 1 Online

SARS e-Filing

Job description

Casidra currently seeks to recruit a Bookkeeper who is proficient and skilled in providing bookkeeping support to farmers on the FRK Programme. The Financial Record-Keeping Programme is an initiative of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture that assists emerging farmers with financial record-keeping.

The successful candidate will report to the Project Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accounting transactions to final trial balance
• Monthly data capturing from source documents (including bank account reconciliations, debtors, creditors, etc.)
• Payroll administration (Including PAYE/UIF deductions, payslips, EMP 201 and EMP 501 submissions on SARS E-Filing)
• VAT reconciliations / VAT 201 submissions and audits on SARS E-Filing

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping is essential
• A minimum of one-year practical experience in Pastel Accounting (Pastel Express or Pastel Partner)
• A minimum of one-year practical experience in Pastel Payroll
• A minimum of one-years practical experience in Taxation
• At least one year’s practical bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Knowledge of Sage 1 online would be advantageous
• SARS E-filing exposure and practical knowledge in liaising with SARS to solve queries from submissions and tax assessments
• Experience in completing CIPC returns, director changes and company name changes will be advantageous
• Solid background and understanding of accounting principles and taxation
• A valid code B driver’s license
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans

Skills: Effective communication, presentation, organisational, computer and numerical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Attitude: Honest and trustworthy, deadline-driven, team-oriented, able to work under pressure and customer-focused.

REMUNERATION:

R26 813.00 Basic salary per month