About the position
Our client, a well-established and respected manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized finance professional who takes pride in accuracy, works well independently, and enjoys managing financial records in a low-volume, high-value transaction environment.
Our client, a well-established and respected manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized finance professional who takes pride in accuracy, works well independently, and enjoys managing financial records in a low-volume, high-value transaction environment.
Location: Goodwood, Cape Town
Requirements: Must be able to start immediately
- Diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related field (Bookkeeping qualification accepted; degree advantageous).
- 3 – 5 years' bookkeeping experience.
- Experience with Sage Evolution (non-negotiable).
- Strong numerical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with creditors, debtors, reconciliations, and general ledger processing.
- Knowledge of tax processes would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Ability to work independently, with no staff management responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage creditors' full function, including invoice capturing, reconciliations, and payment preparation.
- Manage fleet card renewals and capture fuel expenses.
- Handle debtors' function, with a focus on collections.
- Process the cashbook and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Calculate staff commissions accurately.
- Prepare general ledger journals and assist with annual audit preparation.
- Provide administrative support to the HR Manager, including arranging medicals, staff functions, and employee medical aid onboarding.
- Responsible for archiving and filing of financial records per relevant legislation.
- Perform ad hoc tasks when required by the Financial Manager (for example cost analysis)
- Assist with annual budget process and capturing.
Desired Skills:
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
- Creditors
- Debtors
- Recons
