Senior Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
A newly developed company based in Kempton Park is looking for an energetic Senior Bookkeeper that can excel under pressure. A strong understanding of accounting & financial principles, processes, and practices, high attention to detail, and exceptional communications is required. Must be able to do Bookkeeping up to trial balance without assistance.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements:

• B.Com, Honours will be an advantage.
• Previous accounting experience running a full bookkeeping function up to Trial balance.
• Systems knowledge – Sage will be an advantage.
• Microsoft advanced excel literacy.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting & financial principles, processes, and practices.
• Project management – should be able to identify and resolve problems or resolve with guidance in a timely manner and Prioritising and managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The Individual should have a very positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods.
• Attention to detail and strong administrative ability: very organized and structured approach to completion of tasks.
• Strong emphasis on policy and procedures and ensuring these are adhered to.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, which include the ability to communicate with senior management and operational staff.
• Exceptional communications skills are required, which include listening and responding objectively as well as participating in discussions in meetings.
• The individual should be able to work and promote teamwork, putting the success of the team above their own interest.
• The individual should be able to adjust to change positively and Swift decision making and able to respond quickly to situations as they arise; high ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks

Responsible include and are not limited to:

• Provide financial information to management (both financial and operational) by processing, analysing, and scrutinising accounting data. 
• Assist and support the Managing Director to ensure the internal controls and financial procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Provide fill reconciliation of all accounting information, debtors, and creditors, as well as cashbooks.
• General journals:
• General Ledger Reconciliations
• Compile flash results and analysis to ensure all factors impacting flash are considered.
• Finalise results and prepare a final trial balance.
• Supplier account reconciliation
• Timeous processing of payments
• Checking of invoicing pack.
• Raising of invoicing to customers.
• Facilitating debtors’ queries; foster and maintain a dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out; ensure timeous feedback/communication to debtors.
• Telephonic collection of all accounts due – Daily phoning.
• Receipting of payments, raising of credit notes
• Prepare the VAT, WHT, and Income Tax submissions on a monthly basis and ensure it is paid on time.
• Prepare reconciliations on each tax type and compare to submitted returns as well as statements issued by tax authorities and
• Prepare the annual tax packs within the agreed deadline
• Adhoc reporting
• Financial Controls

Danielle Snyman

Recruitment Specialist

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