Bookkeeper (Hybrid)

Sybrin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT software development company in Johannesburg is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support the finance team. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in bookkeeping, at least 2-3 years of experience, and proficiency in ERP software and Excel. This role is crucial for ensuring financial integrity and compliance within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Experience in a group or multinational setting, especially with foreign exchange transactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and assist in financial analysis.
• Prepare month-end reporting and manage supplier payments.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Integrity and Confidentiality

Proactive Approach

Team Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or related field

Matric

Tools

ERP accounting software

Excel

MS Office

Job description

About Sybrin:

Sybrin is a leading IT software development company specialising in innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors. Our mission is to empower businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and facilitate growth.

At Sybrin we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and secure solutions, thanks in part to the combination of the ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management, and ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management. As an employee of Sybrin, you will be expected to undergo periodic training to better understand your unique role in the security and quality ecosystem within Sybrin. These certifications are significant business enablers, and as such, ensuring our customers are receiving quality, secure service at every touchpoint within the organisation is critical.

Role Overview:

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting the finance team to ensure the company’s financial integrity. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely and accurate bookkeeping to support financial reporting and compliance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• Diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proficiency in ERP accounting software
• Strong Excel and general MS Office skills
• Experience in a group or multinational setting, especially with regards to foreign exchange transactions. Experience with withholding tax would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions, including purchases, expenses, payments and journals including performing Business Unit (BU) and General Ledger (GL) allocations to ensure correct cost and revenue tracking.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts throughout the month to ensure accuracy of trail balance. Includes investigating and clearing variances.
• Assisting in financial analysis by preparing variance analysis reports, profitability analysis, and other ad hoc financial reports as required.
• Prepare and maintain month-end reporting including trial balance with supporting schedules for management review.
• Maintain and keeping accurate records of assets regularly.
• Conduct intercompany reconciliations to ensure all balances are aligned across group companies.
• Calculate and record accruals, including cost of sale commissions, supplier accruals, and other expenses.
• Process and manage annual, monthly, or quarterly invoices for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier bill processing and accruals, ensuring timely and accurate entries.
• Prepare and process accurate journals with sufficient supporting documentation
• Prepare and execute supplier payments, maintaining good relationships and managing payment terms.
• Handle VAT processing, submissions and e-filing maintenance, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation when required
• Execute ad hoc finance and administrative tasks to support the finance team and business needs.
• Cashflow management for responsible companies
• Documentation management
  

Critical Technical and Behavioural Skills Required:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure accuracy in financial records and reconciliations.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple priorities, tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Proactive Approach: Ability to take initiative in identifying process improvements and efficiencies.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to support and work closely with the finance and administration teams.
• Growth mindset: Possesses a willingness to learn and continuously improve abilities and performance
  
  Other:
• Sybrin’s work-from-home policy requires all staff to work at least two days per month from office. Sybrin have offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
• Candidates must have a suitable home working environment that supports effective remote work