Bookkeeper (Intermediary To Advanced)

Endcliff; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse Property Developer in Stellenbosch is looking for a full-time Bookkeeper to assist with financial records and various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate must have experience with bookkeeping, strong analytical skills, and live in the Paarl/Franschhoek area. Salary is negotiable based on experience, and the role requires in-person work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Income Tax Act and SARS requirements.
• Must have reliability in transport and live in the Paarl/Franschhoek area.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records including VAT and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in supplier and customer correspondence.
• Perform general office administration and communication follow-ups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer service orientation

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Sage Evolution

Excel

Word

PDF software

Job description

Small scale but diverse Property Developer and Letting Business running from a beautiful Farm Office outside Franschhoek seeks a full-time Bookkeeper, with intermediary to advanced experience, to assist the Financial Manager / Group Portfolio Manager with maintaining financial records. They will be required to assist with various other supportive administrative functions within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• All financial bookkeeping – Sage Evolution Debtors & Creditors
• Utility billing and reconciling, fully understanding the recovery of utilities from tenants
• Rates accounts and queries related to council and consultants
• Bank reconciliations
• Understanding financial statements and assisting auditors in compilation
• VAT reconcilings and submissions
• Inter-company billing
• Supplier & customer correspondence
• Small payroll, with UIF, SDL etc.
• Simple Pay
• Worker's Compensation
• CSOS Levy calculations and understanding of property repairs and management and how it impacts levy calculations and billing to homeowners
• Lease agreements
• Sales agreements
• Purchasing and supplier negotiation where necessary
• Marketing / vetting of new tenants and property buyers
• Legal understanding of property sales and processes
• AGMs – Agendas, Minutes, Budgeting & Reporting
• Reporting to higher management
• Excel, Word, PDF and other tech / IT and word-processing
• Debt collecting and billing for multiple group companies
• General office administration and follow ups
• Communications and follow ups on maintenance and administration with various property or business unit managers
• Landed costing, stock reconciliations
• Stock takes from time to time (by-annually), company will cover transport costs
• Forex administration, BoP forms, APN's, SAD acquittals
• Must be able to design spreadsheets, checklists and other mechanisms to assist clear working processes

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of Income Tax Act and SARS requirements.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Customer service orientated.
• Methodical and organized.
• Numerical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Above average attention to detail.
• Results driven.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Quality assurance.
• Report writing.
• Motivational skills.
• Maturity in dealing with different personalities and individuals.

Requirements

• Must live in the Paarl / Franschhoek area and have own reliable transport.

Additional Details

• Kindly forward your CV to Start date: To be discussed
• Salary: Negotiable based on experience
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person