Senior Bookkeeper

Our client, an Accounting Firm based in Paarl, is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Senior Bookkeeper to join their growing team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for recording and maintaining day to day business financial transactions of the firm’s clients into general ledgers. These general ledgers are used to produce management reports which include balance sheet, income statement, age receivable, age payable and stock reports.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process in accounting software.
• Bring the books to the trail balance stage and ensure the trail balance accuracy.
• Filing of electronic or hardcopy documents.
• Review management reports and issue to clients for A+, A and B, C category clients
• Manage VAT reconciliation and submission process
• Client management and engagement related to bookkeeping matters.
• Manage bookkeeping team administrative and management aspects.
• Create, review, and approve audit packs/ financial statement packs.
• Various other ad hoc duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric with mid to high grades in mathematics and accounting.
• Completed Certificate or Completed Diploma in accounting or bookkeeping
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write and Speak)
• Technology savvy (Sage Online Accounting, Xero, Quickbooks, Excel etc)
• High attention to detail and level of accuracy
• Ability to always maintain discretion and privacy when dealing with sensitive information.
• Excellent data entry and processing skills
• High problem solving skills

SALARY

Negotiable

WORKING HOURS

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email: CR768 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format, salary expectation and notice period to ***email_hidden***. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.