Projects Bookkeeper

Tafadzwa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Tafadzwa in Johannesburg is seeking a Project Bookkeeper responsible for recording and maintaining financial transactions and implementing accounting systems, policies, and processes. The role reports firstly to the Finance Manager and then to the Project Management Office Head.

Responsibilities include VAT reporting, project accounts, reconciliations, and maintaining the fixed asset register with monthly depreciation. Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a tertiary accounting qualification.
• 3–5 years of experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Pastel Accounting or similar software experience.
• Advanced VAT knowledge and its application.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• GAAP knowledge and ledger reconciliations.
• Driver's license strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable: purchase orders, supplier reconciliations, and payments.
• Handle accounts receivable: invoicing and collections for projects.
• Prepare and review petty cash reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly VAT reports for the company and affiliates.
• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset register and monthly depreciation.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies and internal controls.
• Assist with year-end audits and related reviews.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

VAT knowledge

GAAP knowledge

General ledger maintenance & reconcili

Advanced Excel

Advanced Word

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12 / Matric Certificate

Tertiary Qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Job description

Our client is looking for a Project Bookkeeper. The successful incumbent will be responsible for recording and maintaining the business’s financial transactions and implementing the Company’s accounting systems, policies, and processes. The role reports firstly to the Finance Manager and then to the Project Management Office Head.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
• Tertiary Qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
• PASTEL Accounting System or similar
• Advance Value Added Tax knowledge and its application
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel and word software
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principle
• General ledger Maintenance and Reconciliations
• Having a Driver’s License is strongly recommended

Responsibilities include:

• Perform all projects activities related to the accounts payable function including issuing of purchase orders, preparing and / or reviewing of supplier reconciliations and processing of payments,
• Perform projects account receivable functions including invoicing and collections,
• Prepare and / or review petty cash reconciliations,
• Prepare monthly VAT Reports for the COMPANY and related companies where required,
• Perform monthly General ledger accounts reconciliations,
• Perform General ledger and subsidiary ledger reconciliations,
• Prepare monthly projects management accounts and other projects reports as required by management from time to time,
• Maintain accurate and complete Fixed Asset Register and perform a Fixed Assets Reconciliation and process monthly depreciation,
• Compliance and enforcement of mandated finance policies and internal controls
• Compliance with all COMPANY policies and procedures,
• Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work to ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards,
• Monitor COMPANY long and short-term liabilities and commitments,
• Maintain Masterfile information to ensure it is valid, accurate and complete,
• Participate in year-end audits and other reviews including BEE or similar, and
• Finance documentation filing, maintenance and control