Bookkeeper

Job Description

Join our finance team as a Bookkeeper and play a pivotal role in our operations. Your expertise will help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Your responsibilities will cover transaction entries, account reconciliations, and assisting with audits. You will work collaboratively with our team to enhance efficiencies in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Issue invoices and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Reconcile all bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the month-end close process.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets.
• Provide input on process improvements for financial operations.
• Assist in training junior staff members.
• Prepare various tax returns as required.
• Keep up with financial regulations and legislation.

Requirements

Education

• Diploma in Accounting or similar qualification
• Degree in Accounting or Finance is advantageous

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience

Technical Skills

• Accounting Software
• Excel

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

Certifications

• Bookkeeping Certification
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Languages

• English: Fluent
• Afrikaans: Conversational

Advantageous

• Experience with tax preparation.: Knowledge of tax compliance and preparation processes.
• Familiarity with auditing procedures.: Basic understanding of audit processes and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Medical aid contributions
• Paid leave and public holidays
• Opportunities for professional development

Company Culture

• Teamwork: We believe in working collaboratively to achieve success.
• Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of integrity in our operations.
• Continuous Improvement: We encourage suggestions for improving work processes and systems.