Junior Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

About the position

We have an amazing opportunity for a Junior Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper, based in Bellville, Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

• To document financial transactions in the General Ledger system;
• Accounts payable (i.e. processing invoices, payments and reconciliation of accounts, maintain accounts payable age analysis, etc.);
• Accounts receivable (i.e. processing invoices, receipts and reconciliation of accounts, maintain accounts receivable age analysis, etc.);
• Maintain cashflow forecasts and reports;
• Balance sheet reconciliations;
• Assist with monthly management accounts;
• Assist with audit related queries;
• Petty cash reconciliation;
• Accounts payable journals and accruals;
• Accounts receivable journals and accruals;
• Online payments;
• SARS administration;
• Preparation of tax returns: Income tax, provisional tax, VAT and PAYE;
• To maintain financial security by following internal controls;
• Maintenance of internal systems and client files (electronic and hard copies);
• Stay up to date and comply with latest legislation.

Requirements:

• Ability to work in cross-cultural settings;
• Team player, motivated;
• Strong bookkeeping skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Knowledge of all MS Office applications - proficiency in Excell is essential;
• Knowledge of Sage and Xero will be beneficial;
• Knowledge of tax compliance - especially income tax, provisional tax, VAT and payroll taxes;
• Knowledge and experience of SARS Efiling;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision;
• Deadline orientated ;
• Hands-on, proactive approach;
• Knowledge of accounting software;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Knowledge of various professional industries, including investment property and AI software processing will be advantageous;
• FMCG knowledge essential;
• Basic forex and currency exchange experience.

Desired Skills:

• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• SARS
• Balance Sheet
• Debtors
• Creditors