Junior Bookkeeper

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in South Africa is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to join its team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a Matric qualification and at least 1 year of bookkeeping experience up to Trial Balance, including experience with Sage Cloud. Responsibilities include processing cash books, preparing invoices, and liaising with creditors and debtors. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year bookkeeping experience up to Trial Balance.
• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and sending invoices/credit notes to debtors.
• Liaising with creditors and debtors.

Skills

Knowledge of bookkeeping practices

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

Matric

Tools

Sage Cloud

Job description

Our client based in Sandton, Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to joint their team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing and Processing of Cash books and Bank Reconciliations.
• Preparing and sending of Invoices/Credit Notes to Debtors and Debtors Control.
• Creditors Reconciliations and Creditors Control.
• Liaising with Creditors and Debtors.
• Preparations of Payment Requisitions and processing of payment thereof via Internet Banking, Cheque or Cash.
• Assist in Payroll administration and Processing.
• Responsible for the Petty Cash, Company Credit and Garage Cards Reconciliations.
• Maintaining, updating and monitoring of all Municipal Accounts.
• The Invoicing, reconciliation, maintaining and monitoring of all levy accounts of the Company.
• Assist in the process of all SARS & Government Statutory returns e.g. VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, Workmen Compensation, income tax, provisional tax, all company Tax Returns etc.
• Calculating of staffs personal income tax and assist/teach in filling of staff’s personal income tax.
• Assist in the Audit, Preparation and Finalisation of Annual Financial Statements.
• Prepare regular reports and summaries of accounting activities.
• Verify recorded transactions and report irregularities to management.
• Assist in Procurement, Export Administration and Accounting Function
• Administration functions- Filing, Copying, Scanning, E‑mailing, Data Capturing, Postage, Meeting Scheduling, Diary Organizing and Correspondences.

Minimum Job Requirements

Level of Education

• Essential - Matric

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Sage Cloud up to Trial balance
• Minimum 1 year bookkeeping experience up to Trial Balance

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications
• Planning and organizing
• Attention to detail
• Information collection and monitoring
• Problem analysis
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Integrity

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.