Senior Bookkeeper

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join the finance team in Johannesburg. The role requires expertise in bookkeeping within the insurance industry, specifically managing accounts and payroll. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, knowledge of tax filings, and excellent communication abilities. The ideal person values stability over career advancement. Competitive salary and opportunities to contribute to operational projects available.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience within similar role in the Insurance Industry.
• Computer literate (Office 365, Teams, Shared Documents on One Drive etc).
• Deadline driven and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Processing of all monthly accounts to Trial Balance.
• Preparing bank reconciliations for all accounts.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly payroll and stay updated with legislation.
• Administer accounts payable from bank accounts.

Skills

Sage Accounting & Payroll experience

Online Banking experience

Excel skills

Knowledge of SARS/MRA taxes and filings

Attention to detail

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Self-motivated and well organized

Ability to perform under pressure

Ability to work as a team member

Job description

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Johannesburg

Position Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Hire Resolve's Client is looking for someone to assist in their finance team as well as with some of the operational projects. Ideally someone who has some experience with insurance/broking bookkeeping. The successful candidate would be someone who values stability in the role more than career growth and is looking for a role in which they can cement themselves into the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS

• Processing of all monthly accounts to Trial Balance (Multi Currency)
• Preparing the necessary bank reconciliations on all accounts (Multi Currency)
• Debtors and Creditors processing (Multi Currency) and balancing
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies when identified
• Ensure proper recognition of revenue and expenses
• Processing journal entries and perform accounting corrections to ensure accurate records.
• Preparation of audit files for annual audits
• Work with and liaise with auditors regarding the Annual Financial Statements
• Efficient filing of supporting documentation for expenses, income and other transactions
• FSC Reporting as required for (re)insurance brokers

PAYROLL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare monthly payroll and keep up to date with legislation

BANKING FUNCTIONS

• Administer accounts payable from our bank accounts in multiple currencies
• Load and maintain beneficiaries on all banking platforms

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 - 5 years’ experience within similar role in the Insurance Industry
• Sage Accounting & Payroll experience
• Online Banking experience
• Excel skills
• Knowledge of SARS / MRA taxes and filings
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate (Office 365, Teams, Shared Documents on One Drive etc)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English
• Prioritise the workload to manage needs of staff and management simultaneously
• Deadline driven
• Punctual
• Self-motivated and well organised
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to accept delegated task

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to Hire Resolve at [e-mail]. You are also welcome to contact Michaela Boustred on LinkedIn or call her on 021 551 8638.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.