Bookkeeper

QUALIFYING CRITERIA:
• Three years experience in a similar role
• Post matric accounting qualification
• Ability to work outside of “normal” working hours to meet deadlines
• Experience on Sage X3 (New name: Enterprise management)
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word knowledge

RESPONSIBILITY OF JOB:
The incumbent will report directly to the Financial Director.

The responsibility of the Bookkeeper is to ensure accurate and timeous recording of financial transactions, preparation and submission of various periodical financial management reports, management of balance sheet reconciliations maintaining the General Ledger up to Trial balance and ensuring accurate reflection of the accounting records. Further responsibilities include assistance with the preparation of budgets, stock management, annual audit process and tax & VAT compliance as well as BBBEE reporting. The Bookkeeper will also work closely with the Creditors Controller. The duty shall be conducted in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards.

BOOKKEEPING:
• Update the General Ledger with the sub-ledger modules on a periodic basis to keep up to date with the monthly profitability
• Update the General Ledger with all sub-ledger modules at month end and reconcile any variances
• Check the Trial Balance for any anomalies
• Analyse variations from the budget
• Completion of the casual reports on PM within the dedicated deadline set
• Ensure proper month end closing of the General Ledger
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations by ensuring that there is a proper understanding of the balances and all necessary support schedules are attached to the recons
• Submit the reconciliations to the Financial Accountant and the Financial Director for review and signing
• Process all monthly journals i.e. Salaries, inter-company charges, monthly provisions, VAT, etc.

• Process Rand and CFC Cashbooks and reconcile to bank statement
• Prepare daily cash and assist with weekly cash forecast
• Ensure that all recurring payments and returns are made on time i.e. Telephone, Water and Electricity etc. Ensure that all contracted expenses are charged as per contract price.

• Calculation and completion of monthly VAT and ensure accurate       submission on SARS e-filing
• Monthly preparation of VAT input and output reconciliation
• Prepare monthly expense variance analysis for the management meetings
• Ensure that the monthly checklist is completed each month and outstanding issues are reported and attended to.
• Complete BOP (Balance of Payments Reporting) forms for foreign payables   and receivables.