Senior Bookkeeper - Cape Town

Ntice Search Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper for a permanent on-site role. You will be responsible for financial transaction recording, payroll processing, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in accounting, at least 5 years' experience, and proficiency in SAGE software.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Proficient with SAGE accounting & payroll software.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recording financial transactions and maintaining financial records.
• Processing monthly payroll for approximately 70 employees.
• Training and coaching staff members.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial compliance

SAGE accounting

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAGE accounting software

Job description

An engineering company based in Cape Town operating in thewater & wastewater industry is recruiting a Senior Bookkeeper. This is a permanent position that will be based at the central office in Kraaifontein Industria.

• Department: Finance
• Reporting to: Finance Manager
• Job Level: Middle Management
• Area: On-site

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recording financial transactions
• Update and maintain financial records
• Ensure that records are accurate and comply with legal requirements.
• Ensuring the monthly payroll is processed accurately & timeously.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Proficient with SAGE accounting & payroll software
• MS Office (word, excel and outlook)
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organisations
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulatory requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

Finance:

• Maintain accurate trail balance including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledgers
• Processing of invoices, journal entries, ledger transactions and bank reconciliations
• Review transaction allocations to ensure correct allocation and VAT treatment
• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register
• Assist with financial audits, projects and related activities as required

Payroll:

• Process monthly payroll for approximately 70 employees
• Compiling payroll reports
• Ensure payroll information is submitted by relevant due dates
• Compiling yearly pay date calendar

Staff Management:

• Training and coaching staff members
• Approve time off leave request
• Support employees to achieve departmental objectives
• Market related
• All applicants to please include salary expectation when applying