Junior Bookkeeper: Cashflow & Reconciliations Specialist

Wenz; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenz in South Africa is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to maintain accurate records and ensure timely processing, reconciliation, control and reporting of financial transactions. The role handles bookkeeping up to Trial Balance, cashbooks, creditors administration, and regulatory compliance from our Kuilsrivier office.

The candidate should have a Certificate in Bookkeeping to Trial Balance and at least 5 years' bookkeeping experience, with strong Excel and SARS eFiling knowledge.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Bookkeeping to Trial Balance.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience processing accounts to Trial Balance.
• Strong experience in creditors, cashbook management, reconciliations, and month end procedures.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting systems and SARS eFiling.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage cashbooks, invoice processing, payment processing, banking administration, and bank reconciliations.
• Update cashbook payment schedules and relevant financial spreadsheets.
• Ensure company vehicle licences are renewed and maintained on schedule, and update the licence renewal register.
• Ensure all traffic fines are settled and accurately recorded in the traffic fines register.
• Provide relief support for the Cashbook Clerk when required.
• Monitor bank balances, cash flow requirements, and investment transfers.
• Reconcile credit cards, debit cards, and petty cash accounts, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Prepare accounting journals as required.
• Manage foreign supplier payments and maintain supporting documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

VAT compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Certificate in Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

Tools

SARS eFiling

Accounting software

Job description

Wenz in South Africa is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to maintain accurate records and ensure timely processing, reconciliation, control and reporting of financial transactions. The role handles bookkeeping up to Trial Balance, cashbooks, creditors administration, and regulatory compliance from our Kuilsrivier office.

The candidate should have a Certificate in Bookkeeping to Trial Balance and at least 5 years' bookkeeping experience, with strong Excel and SARS eFiling knowledge.