Talent Pool: Bookkeeper - B&I

About Us

We are recruiting a Bookkeeper to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive maintenance of all financial control systems.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk, and complexities along with increased quality, efficiency, and productivity. We specialize in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people—the heart of Tsebo—is foundational to our purpose. This results in a knowledgeable workforce attuned to our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to learn more about us.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Relieve the Catering Manager in their absence.
• Ensure the unit remains profitable at all times.
• Handle cash transactions, complete sales control sheets accurately, and balance theoretical and actual sales.
• Manage customer requests, bookings, and complaints.
• Monitor daily resale outlet operations.
• Assist with unit management and stock takes, ensuring received goods match invoices for quantity and quality.
• Compile weekly Profit and Loss summaries for the unit.
• Prepare all required bookkeeping returns and ensure they are balanced and submitted on time.
• Ensure store issues follow standard recipes and are recorded correctly on Menutec.
• Comply with all administrative procedures and staff training requirements.
• Manage cash handling, including change, cash-ups, shortages, and banking.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with HR and IR issues as needed.
• Attend meetings when required.
• Stay updated on financial trends and best practices.
• Maintain accurate financial records and submit relevant documentation as needed.
• Report discrepancies to management.
• Maintain financial controls within budgetary limits.
• Keep the asset register updated.
• Follow up on short payments from clients and record them.
• Maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliation files.
• Process cash books and perform monthly bank reconciliations for all companies.
• Monitor resale outlets to ensure cash accounts are fully reconcilable.
• Handle general administration and housekeeping of financial documents.
• Prepare and post General Ledger Journals.
• Ensure proper PRS processing to the AX system.
• Prepare payment requisitions and facilitate bank payments.
• Coordinate with Unit Managers regarding collection and invoicing of local debtors.
• Assist with debtor collections to meet the target of 60 days or less.
• Perform any other duties outside the scope of the primary responsibilities as required.

• Enjoy practical and methodical work.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Risk management abilities.
• Team player, honest, and reliable.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Innovative approach to business, systems, and reporting.
• Excellent client and customer service skills.
• Cost awareness.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Initiative and productivity-driven.

• B Degree or equivalent qualification (advantageous).
• Minimum matric qualification.
• 2-3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially advanced Excel.