Bookkeeper

About the position

Our client based in Cape Town, Airport City is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team. 

The Bookkeeper purpose is to assist the Finance Department with accounting functions of all our group companies and to ensure that all bookkeeping functions are carried out correctly, accurately, on a timely basis and within the deadlines required and will report to the Senior Financial Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Bookkeeping up to Trail balance, SARS Submission (VAT & PAYE, etc) and loading of payments on the banks
• Knowledge of Pastel Evolution Package
• Maintain Debtors and Creditor Accounts and balancing of these accounts up to Trial Balance
• Reconcile Bank Statements
• Petty Cash
• Produce reports as requested monthly, annually and/or Adhoc
• Extract information as and when required
• Balance General Ledger by preparing a trial balance reconciling entries
• Stock Inventory input
• Maintain a good filing system for easy access to historical records
• Good working knowledge of office administration and bookkeeping procedures
• Be willing to step-in and help the team when and where necessary
• Deadline driven, tolerant of stress and pressure and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate well (written and verbal)
• Work accurately, quickly and with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritise work and deal with the most urgent demands swiftly and efficiently 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Diploma (Preferred)
• 5years: 3 years (Preferred)
• Sage Pastel Evolution

PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. 

Desired Skills:

• Bookkeeper
• Sage Pastel Evolution
• VAT & PAYE