Bookkeeper

Job Description

Daily processing tasks for more than one entity as part of the team. Responsible for bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations and bad debt write-offs, importing billing from one system to another on one or more of the entities, etc. Assist with loading payments to bank profile and preparing payment packs for approval to release. Prepare VAT calculations, reconcile VAT differences and gather info for SARS queries. Prepare audit folders annually. Prepare Management Accounts monthly. Actual and forecast comparisons, able to explain differences.

My client is an ambitious property investment company with big plans — and they are looking for a dynamic Bookkeeper to join their head office accounting team. If you’re someone who can keep calm under pressure, stay on top of multiple entities, and enjoy the challenge of a lively finance environment, they would love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

• Bank Reconciliations: 3 to 4 years.
• Forecasting: 3 to 4 years.
• Payments Administration: 3 to 4 years.
• Monthly Accounts: 3 to 4 years.
• Actuals: 3 to 4 years.
• Prepare VAT Calculations: 3 to 4 years.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bookkeeping qualification.
• Accounting degree (advantageous).
• 3 years related experience.
• Working knowledge of MDA system (advantageous).
• MS Office.

Skills Required:

• Works well under pressure.
• Deadline driven environment.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical.
• Team orientated.
• Good communication skills.