Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking an individual (Ballito) with strong bookkeeping experience to maintain proper financial accounting records and reporting for multiple companies within the group as well as assist with admin requests in the interest of the organisation. 

Responsibilities:

Financial

• Full bookkeeping function. Apply proper and accurate accounting records in multiple jurisdictions and currencies including,
  
  • Capturing of the bank statements
  • Monthly Journals
  • Monthly billing
• Preparation of complete detailed monthly management packs.
• Review and reconciliation of Petty Cash and Credit Cards.
• Monthly reconciliations of the balance sheet.
• Review of invoices and statements, ensuring reasonableness and VAT compliance.
• Perform routine calculations to analyse various financial aspects of the business and produce reports and financial spreadsheets as requested by the finance team regularly.
• Assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives.
• Various other ad-hoc duties as required and requested by the manager.

Admin:

• To be responsible for all admin-related tasks within the company.
• Various day-to-day office admin duties.
• Data capturing of spreadsheets. 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
• Analytical skills, combined with the ability to present and explain information.
• Attention to detail, and tenacity to follow through and complete tasks.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff. 

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Matric is essential.
• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting/Bookkeeping.
• Min 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Experience in working for multiple companies in a Head Office setting.
• Strong IT skills, proficient in Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working on Quickbooks.
• Preferable to have experience with multiple currencies.