Senior Bookkeeper

Flink Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a meticulous and experienced bookkeeper to manage the full bookkeeping function for multiple companies. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring compliance with various financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, proficiency in tools like Pastel and Sage Business Cloud Payroll, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the financial health of the organization and support its growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in full bookkeeping function for multiple companies.
• Knowledge of PAYE, VAT, Income Tax, and B-BBEE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping tasks including payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly reports and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Education

National Diploma in Accounting

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Pastel

Sage Business Cloud Payroll

Chase Advertising Software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, independent worker that can work under pressure. Accuracy and attention to detail is non-negotiable.

Overview:

Full bookkeeping function for 4 companies:

1. 1 small to medium size of books (6 banks) including payroll (16 employees)
2. 2 small sets of accounts (2 banks)
3. 1 start-up small set (2 banks, 1 salary)

Scope of Services:

Daily / Weekly:

1. Attend to queries
2. Capture books on Pastel, reconcile to bank accounts
3. Prepare payment requisitions as well as cashflow and load payments weekly
4. Weekly cashflow
5. File invoices, payment requisitions and proofs of payments
6. Debtors and creditors function

Monthly:

1. Bi-monthly VAT submissions
2. Monthly payroll and PAYE, UIF, Skills submission
3. Customer invoicing
4. Supply a full set of management reports including trial balance, budget reports, project report, variance analysis
5. Month-end close off procedures including reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, income statement items validated against budget and reconciling with operational support system reports (Chase Advertising Software)
6. Continuous review of internal control processes

Bi-annual & Annual function:

1. Load budget on Pastel
2. Ensure bi-annual EMP501 reconciliation is done and submitted
3. Ensure provisional tax deadlines are met and payments settled
4. Ensure subscriptions renewal of accounting software
5. Ensure all documentation is provided to accountants to do the financial year-end including Pastel back-up, updated asset register, provisional IRP5s, bank statements as of year end
6. Issue IRP 5s at the end of the tax year
7. BBBEE preparation and verification
8. Ensure that accurate records/documentation are kept complying with verification requirements

Statutory Functions:

1. Complete and submit the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report with SETA
2. Complete and submit Return of Earnings (ROE) report to the Compensation Fund and obtain letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Fund from the Department of Labour
3. Obtain company tax clearance annually and distribute to clients as per client contracts
4. Obtain tax directives if and when required from SARS E-filing
5. Ensure Cipro submissions are done timeously

Requirements:

1. National Diploma / Degree Accounting / Bookkeeping (non-negotiable)
2. Sage Business Cloud Payroll experience
3. Chase Advertising Software experience - advantageous
4. Legislative knowledge of PAYE, VAT, Income Tax and Dividends Tax
5. Legislative knowledge of B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice
6. Digital advertising or media production background advantageous
7. Must work well under pressure and tight deadlines
8. Must be highly organised and have exceptional attention to detail
9. Must be a self-starter
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills