Senior Bookkeeper

Hr Options; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Options is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper for an established insurance company in Cape Town. The role focuses on capturing cashbook transactions, processing payments, and reconciling supplier accounts, with responsibilities to assist the Accountant and prepare management information.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 with Accounting, a bookkeeping qualification, and at least 5 years’ experience. Proficiency in Xero and MS Office is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Accounting and a bookkeeping/accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Capture cashbook transactions, process payments and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Prepare journals and reconcile intercompany balances.
• Assist with monthly reports and support the Accountant in the Finance department.
• Contribute to the Finance team by completing assigned work accurately and on time.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Planning and organising

Follow processes and procedures

Problem analysing

Problem solving

Good communication skills

Able to work under pressure

Methodical

Teamwork

Active learner

Xero

Excel

Outlook

Word

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

An established insurance company is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong bookkeeping experience to grow their career within a reputable organisation. Your:

Formal Education:

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

Experience:

• minimum of 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/ accounting function

will enable you to:

Objective

• Capture cashbook transactions, process payments and reconcile
  supplier accounts. Prepare journals; reconcile intercompany
  transactions and balances, reconcile and collect debtors’ balances;
  reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
  Assist with monthly information and support Accountant in carrying
  out the responsibilities of the accounts department

• Contribute to the Finance team’s action plan by completing assigned
  work accurately and on time.
  Communicate effectively with individuals at all organisational levels
  to obtain and confirm information

Processes

Process cashbooks
Process suppliers
Process journals
Prepare creditors’ reconciliations
Prepare and issue invoices for inter-company loan account
Balance inter-company loan accounts and prepare payments
Customer invoicing on request
Debtors’ collections
Maintain fixed assets register
Fixed asset verification
Filing and checking supporting documents
Preparation/review of payment requests
Processing weekly payments on the bank
Assist in the preparation of management accounts,
departmental reports, financial statements and annual
budget
Compile specific balance sheet reconciliation schedules
Preparation of entity specific monthly reports and reconciliations
(e.g. Utilities schedule, payroll schedule)
Preparation of weekly cashflow forecasts
Assist the Financial Controller and Accountants in fulfilling other
responsibilities within the Finance department.

Technology

Apply systems and tools as provided
Adhere to the company’s IT and security policies
Experience working with Xero would be advantageous.

Finance / Growth

Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls
and procedures
Preparation of management information

Critical Competencies

Knowledge
Accounting principles and practices
Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and Xero (beneficial)

Skills and attributes
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Planning and organising
Follow processes and procedures
Problem analysing
Problem solving
Good communication skills
Able to work under pressure
Methodical
Focused
Teamwork
Active learner

Work overtime when necessary