Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper able to work flexible hours during US tax season. The role will be based in Gqeberha.

POSITION INFO:
Willingness to work during US hours, including evenings during peak U.S. tax season (November to March). Work hours will be adjusted to allow for 3–4 hours of overlap with U.S. business hours, based on a rotating shift schedule.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate financial record-keeping, managing daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping

• Cash Book & Bank Reconciliations
  
  • Create and code cash book entries
  • Identify and correct client coding errors
  • Reconcile bank and petty cash accounts
  • Import and code bank statements
• Creditors
  
  • Capture and allocate invoices
  • Reconcile creditor accounts to statements
  • Prepare payment schedules
• Journals
  
  • Post recurring and correcting journal entries
• Debtors
  
  • Generate invoices, credit notes, and quotes
  • Process receipts and debtor reconciliations
  • Resolve debtor queries
  • Calculate interest on overdue accounts
  • Produce ageing reports
• Inventory
  
  • Capture and manage stock
  • Perform inventory reconciliations and generate reports
• Payroll
  
  • Prepare payslips and payroll reconciliations
  • Manage payroll taxes
• Equity
  
  • Perform equity reconciliations
  • Understand owner’s drawings and retained earnings
• Intercompany Transactions
  
  • Reconcile intercompany accounts
  • Track intercompany loans
• Assets
  
  • Reconcile fixed assets
  • Record acquisitions/disposals with appropriate journal entries
• Prepare management accounts and assist in drafting financial statements
• Compile tax-related documentation

General Administration

• Respond to internal and external financial queries
• Maintain accurate timesheets and prepare reports
• Meet training and development requirements

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance (e.g., B.Com)
• Matric certificate
• 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, debtors, and general financial administration
• Proficient in:
  
  • Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting systems
  • Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)
  • Outlook
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new software and accounting tools