Senior Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
Are you accurate, accountable, and at your best when the numbers need to be right?

Our client based in Table View is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the accurate and timely processing of the company’s day-to-day financial records.

This is a hands-on position for someone who is organised, methodical, and comfortable working independently, while providing management with the financial information and support they need to make good decisions.

You’ll be proactive in spotting and resolving discrepancies, communicate clearly with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, and keep your work on track in a busy environment where priorities can change.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS Matric Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification 5-10 years' relevant bookkeeping experience, preferably within an SME environment Good understanding of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes Strong experience with cashbooks, bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors Experience with VAT, PAYE, Income tax and SARS requirements Good working knowledge of accounting software (Pastel Evolution and Pastel Payroll) and Microsoft Excel Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with financial information Experience with stock and asset management. Experience with payroll processing. Experience preparing information for audits and year-end processes. DUTIES Process cashbook transactions and perform bank reconciliations Maintain the general ledger and capture, check and allocate financial transactions Complete balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations Process and verify supplier invoices Prepare and process supplier payments Perform creditor reconciliations Follow up on outstanding supplier queries and discrepancies Generate customer invoices and process credit notes where required Capture and allocate customer payments Perform debtor reconciliations and prepare debtor age analysis reports Follow up on outstanding customer accounts and overdue payments Process Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) Assist with stock counts and stock reconciliations Maintain accurate stock records and investigate discrepancies Prepare supplier payment information and process local and international payments Ensure payments are correctly allocated and supported by the required documentation in accordance with South African Reserve Bank (SARB) requirements Ensure payments are processed accurately and on the required dates. Prepare supporting information for VAT submissions. Perform VAT reconciliations. Assist with SARS queries and related compliance requirements. Process and verify payroll documentation, including overtime, commissions and other payroll adjustments Administer payroll for approximately 90-100 employees using Pastel Manually load payroll payments onto the banking system and ensure payments are released on the required dates Reconcile payroll payments to bank statements Generate and review payroll reports Process SARS PAYE payments and prepare and submit UIF files as required Complete monthly reconciliations and ensure all relevant transactions are captured before month-end Prepare supporting information for monthly financial reporting Investigate and resolve discrepancies in Profit and Loss (P&L) accounts and balance sheet accounts Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits Assist with auditor queries and provide the required financial information Support year-end financial processes and ensure relevant records are accurate and up to date Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.