BOOKKEEPER / FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

SUMMARY:
Location: Bellville
Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Bookkeeper / Financial Administrator to take responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration and bookkeeping function of the business. The successful candidate will oversee the financial department's activities, ensuring accurate financial records, effective debtors and creditors management, and compliance with statutory and reporting deadlines.

POSITION INFO:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The position involves the hands-on management of the financial department, including the coordination of daily, weekly and monthly activities and ensuring that all financial processes and deadlines are effectively managed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage daily bookkeeping activities, including bank processing and reconciliations, debtors, creditors and journal entries. Process bank transactions, credit notes and general journals across accounting packages. Manage debtors and creditors, including monitoring age analysis, outstanding balances and payments due. Establish and monitor daily and weekly debt collection targets, including regular follow-ups and reporting. Prepare monthly management accounts, review trial balances and correct allocation errors. Prepare VAT calculations and submit VAT returns, as well as payroll-related statutory returns to SARS, including PAYE, UIF and SDL. Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations and documentation for statutory audits and annual financial statements. Manage relevant HR administration, including leave records, employee changes and payroll-related information. Calculate monthly staff commissions in accordance with established templates. Monitor retirement annuity changes and submit the relevant monthly reports to Allan Gray. Ensure accurate daily cash-ups and provide regular sales target updates to the sales team. Ensure that all financial and statutory reporting deadlines are met. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 with relevant bookkeeping qualifications. Minimum of five years' experience in a bookkeeping position. Good working knowledge of accounting systems, preferably Pastel, QuickBooks and SMART IT. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong sense of responsibility and accountability. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good business acumen and the ability to liaise effectively with staff, customers and debtors. Ability to coach, mentor and transfer skills to others. A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. REMUNERATION: Market-related, depending on experience. Company parking provided. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV via Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.