Temp Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
TEMP BOOKKEEPER
Bryanston

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Relevant Bookkeeping qualification
• Full Accounts Payable (AP) function experience
• Intercompany accounts experience
• Foreign currency accounts experience
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements: 

• 5 years + bookkeeping experience 
• Relevant accounting qualification 
• Handle pressure and deadline driven 

• Manage the full payroll administration process, including the preparation and posting of payroll journals, accruals, leave provisions, and bonus provisions where applicable.
• Oversee and reconcile all intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare VAT schedules and supporting documentation for submission to EY and assist with the accurate preparation of EMP201 and EMP501 returns for submission to SARS. Assist with Company tax collation.
• Perform the full Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, coding, verification, and posting within SAP.
• Support annual external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and responding to auditor queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Compile financial schedules, forecasts, and reports to support budgeting, IFRS 16 reporting requirements, and ASC 842 lease accounting journals.
• Prepare and submit monthly KPI reporting packs and financial data to Group in accordance with reporting deadlines.
• Develop, maintain, and analyse MI reports and financial schedules for Finance and Operational stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility for the accounting records and financial processing of the Mauritius branch, Group US entities, and SCC Sapphire.
• Manage and coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring all deadlines are achieved and financial information is complete and accurate.
• Assist with ad hoc financial, reporting, and operational projects as required by management.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiencies.