Bookkeeper

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper with a minimum of five years of experience in finance or bookkeeping. The ideal candidate will possess sound knowledge of accounting up to trial balance and demonstrate strong people management and HR skills. Responsibilities include daily recordkeeping, managing bank transactions, and overseeing accounts receivable and payable. This role offers a dynamic work environment where your financial expertise will contribute to the smooth operations of the organization. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance or bookkeeping.
• Sound knowledge of accounting up to trial balance.

Responsibilities

• Daily recordkeeping and maintenance of the book of accounts.
• Oversee capturing of receipts and verify supporting documents.

Skills

Finance / Bookkeeping Experience

Accounting up to Trial Balance

Club Master Software

People Management Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Communication Skills (English)

Financial Acumen

Tools

Club Master Software

Job description

The successful candidate will need to meet the minimum requirements listed below :

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Finance / bookkeeping position or similar.
• Sound knowledge of accounting up to trial balance.
• Knowledge of Club Master Software is a benefit.
• People Management and HR Skills
• Computer literacy (above average working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Good communication (English) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound Financial Acumen

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Daily recordkeeping and maintenance of the book of accounts by capturing transactions daily, preparing bank reconciliations, debtors’ maintenance, creditors’ maintenance, for day-to-day financial operations of the club.

RESPONSIBILITIES – BOOKKEEPING

1) Bank Management

• Capture bank statements into the accounting system daily.
• Reconcile the bank general ledger (GL) account.
• Capture payments into the accounting system.
• Process monthly debit order collections into the accounting system.
• Manage petty cash and perform reconciliation.

2) Cash-ups

• Oversee and reconcile daily cash and card transactions from various departments within the club, including restaurant and bar.
• Verify cash amounts against sales records and receipts to ensure accuracy.

3) Accounts Receivable

• Oversee capturing of receipts, verify supporting documents for validity and accuracy.
• Capture debtor invoices when required.
• Oversee capturing of financial administration for membership accounts.
• Reconcile member spending accounts.
• Reconcile debtor’s control accounts.

4) Accounts Payable

• Capture creditors' invoices.
• Reconcile GRVs captured by other staff members.
• Capture creditor payments in the accounting system.
• Ensure all processed invoices are valid and accurate.

5) Annual Membership Billing

• Oversee the process of updating the membership database for annual billing.
• Oversee capturing of membership invoices and credit notes.

6) Human Resources / Compliance / Legislation (Optional)

• Manage full payroll functions, UI-19 submissions, EMP201, annual and bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations, IRP5s, and Workman’s Compensation Annual Returns.
• Maintain job descriptions, contracts, and statutory information in employee files.
• Handle annual CIPC submissions.
• Liaise with external provident fund and HR consultants regarding policies, memberships, and procedures.

7) Record Keeping

• Maintain organized and up-to-date files for all finance-related documents.
• Ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements and internal control procedures.
• Maintain the fixed asset register monthly.

8) Month-End Reports

• Process monthly journals (cost of sales, salaries, etc.).