SENIOR BOOKKEEPER

Competent Candidates; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Competent Candidates is looking for a highly skilled Senior Bookkeeper in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience in bookkeeping, including at least 2 years as Bookkeeper II. Responsibilities include preparing cash books, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and working with suppliers to ensure accurate documentation.

The role involves significant collaboration with the finance department and requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting function, including 2 years as Bookkeeper II.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing and follow up of primary source documents.
• Prepares cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Reports daily on cash and bank balances.
• Prepares and submits VAT returns.
• Assists with preparation of information for management and auditors.

Skills

Bookkeeping/Accounting

Financial Reporting

VAT Returns Preparation

Reconciliations

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent

Job description

An established insurance company is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team.

Qualifications

• Formal Education: Grade 12 with Accounting; Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent
• Experience: 5 to 7 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting function, including 2 years as Bookkeeper II

Responsibilities

Procurement and Suppliers

• Responsible for processing and follow up of primary source documents (supplier invoices, credit notes and payments)
• Have a basic understanding and awareness of the Group's policies, procedures and Levels of Authority regarding goods and services procured
• Maintains the key relationship with the finance department of suppliers and follows up outstanding issues
• Responsible for filing all supporting documentation
• Assists in other areas where required

General Accounting Records and Reconciliations

• Prepares cash books and bank reconciliations
• Prepares supplier reconciliations
• Maintains the fixed assets registers including the tagging and location verification of assets
• Processes routine journal entries
• Prepares other reconciliation schedules for routine/simple account balances
• Responsible for ensuring that the primary source documents are correctly reflected in the accounting records
• Assists where requested by the accountant with intercompany transaction schedules and confirmations
• Assists in other areas where required

Management Information

• Assist in preparing management information and budget schedules where requested

Sales Function

• Responsible for processing and follow up of primary source documents (customer invoices, credit notes, statements, and deposits)
• Assists the accountant to collect outstanding customer balances
• Assists in other areas where required

Treasury and Financial Soundness

• Reports daily on cash and bank balances
• Plans and co-ordinates the payment release process
• Assists in preparing the weekly and long‑term cash flow
• Assists in other areas where required

Taxation

• Prepares and submits VAT returns
• Prepares and submits EMP returns
• Prepares and submits Income Tax returns for simple entities
• Assists in other areas where required

Audit and Year-End

• Assists with preparation of information within line of duty to management and the auditors
• Assists in other areas where required

Special Projects

• Assists in other areas where required

Strategic and Other Areas

• Participates in meetings
• Basic communication required
• Decision‑making is limited to timing, speed and quality of subject matter
• Basic knowledge on subject matter is required
• Carries out principles from policies and strategy
• No ability to influence others
• Assists in other areas where required