Senior Bookkeeper - Cape Town at Ntice Search

Ntice Sourcing 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 role. Key responsibilities include financial transaction recording, payroll processing for 70 employees, and maintaining compliance with accounting regulations. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Accounting and at least 5 years of related experience, proficient in SAGE software, with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a similar position.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recording financial transactions and maintaining financial records.
• Processing monthly payroll for approximately 70 employees.
• Managing and maintaining the fixed asset register.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proficient with SAGE accounting

Education

Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAGE accounting software

MS Office

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
• Direct Reports: Office Manageress & Creditors Clerk
• Discipline: Accounting
• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

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
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Perform account reconciliation
• Resolve account queries
• 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

Salary:

• Market related
• All applicants to please include salary expectation when applying

Desired Skills:

• Senior
• Bookkeeper
• Engineering