Senior Bookkeeper

Hire Resolve; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wealth management sector is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to manage financial records and support accurate reporting. This role requires experience in bookkeeping along with a strong understanding of accounting principles. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks including invoicing, financial reporting, and auditing support.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Minimum 2 years as Bookkeeper II.
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments.
• Prepare cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting

Tools

Sage X3 ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hire Resolve Client, a reputable player in the wealth management space, is seeking to appoint a skilled Senior Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing accounting records and supporting financial reporting functions to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial management.

Responsibilities
Procurement and Suppliers

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments
  
  
• Understand and apply procurement policies and Levels of Authority
  
  
• Maintain relationships with suppliers' finance departments
  
  
• File all supporting documentation appropriately
  
  
• Provide support in related areas as needed
  
  

General Accounting Records and Reconciliations

• Prepare cash books and bank reconciliations
  
  
• Complete supplier account reconciliations
  
  
• Maintain and verify fixed asset registers
  
  
• Process journal entries for routine transactions
  
  
• Compile reconciliation schedules for simple account balances
  
  
• Ensure accurate recording of primary source documents
  
  
• Support intercompany transaction reporting and confirmations
  
  

Management Information

• Assist in the preparation of management reports and budget schedules
  
  

Sales Function

• Process customer invoices, credit notes, statements, and deposits
  
  
• Support collection of outstanding balances
  
  

Treasury and Financial Soundness

• Report daily cash and bank balances
  
  
• Coordinate payment release process
  
  
• Assist in preparing weekly and long-term cash flow projections
  
  

Taxation

• Prepare and submit:
  
  
  • VAT returns
    
    
  • EMP returns
    
    
  • Income Tax returns (for simple entities)
    
    

Audit and Year-End

• Assist with the preparation of information for internal and external audits
  
  

Special Projects

• Support other business activities or projects as needed
  
  

Strategic and Other Areas

• Participate in relevant meetings
  
  
• Apply basic subject knowledge and policy principles
  
  
• Communicate and make decisions within limited scope
  
  
• Support implementation of strategy and ensure task execution
  
  

Requirements
Education

• Grade 12 with Accounting
  
  
• Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent
  
  

Experience

• 5 to 7 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting
  
  
• Minimum 2 years as Bookkeeper II
  
  

Critical CompetenciesKnowledge

• Accounting principles and practices
  
  
• Sage X3 ERP
  
  
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  
  

Skills and Attributes

• Attention to detail and accuracy
  
  
• Strong planning and organizational skills
  
  
• Ability to follow processes and procedures
  
  
• Problem analysis and resolution
  
  
• Good communication skills
  
  
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  
• Methodical and focused
  
  
• Team player and active learner
  
  

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime when necessary
  
  

Please Note, if you don't match the Requirements and Industry you won't be consider for this role.

Benefits

• Market-related salary

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
  
  
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• • We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
    
    

Desired Skills:

• Senior Bookkeeper
• Senior Bookkeeper
• Senior Bookkeeper