SENIOR BOOKKEEPER

JVR Software; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper for an established insurance company in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience, a Grade 12 with Accounting, and a certificate/diploma in bookkeeping or accounting. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

You will manage cashbooks, supplier reconciliations, journals, intercompany reconciliations, and assist with monthly information and management reporting. Knowledge of Xero is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting function.
• Grade 12 with Accounting and a Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word; Xero experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture cashbook transactions, process payments and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Prepare journals and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts; assist with monthly closes and management reporting.
• Assist Financial Controller and accountants with department responsibilities and reporting.

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