Senior Bookkeeper

About the position

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Johannesburg

Position Type: Full-time


Job Summary:
Hire Resolve's Client is looking for someone to assist in their finance team as well as with some of the operational projects. Ideally someone who has some experience with insurance/broking bookkeeping. The successful candidate would be someone who values stability in the role more than career growth and is looking for a role in which they can cement themselves into the organisation. 


Key Responsibilities:
ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS:

• Processing of all monthly accounts to Trial Balance (Multi Currency)
• Preparing the necessary bank reconciliations on all accounts (Multi Currency)
• Debtors and Creditors processing (Multi Currency) and balancing
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies when identified
• Ensure proper recognition of revenue and expenses
• Processing journal entries and perform accounting corrections to ensure accurate records.
• Preparation of audit files for annual audits
• Work with and liaise with auditors regarding the Annual Financial Statements
• Efficient filing of supporting documentation for expenses, income and other transactions
• FSC Reporting as required for (re)insurance brokers

PAYROLL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare monthly payroll and keep up to date with legislation

BANKING FUNCTIONS:

• Administer accounts payable from our bank accounts in multiple currencies
• Load and maintain beneficiaries on all banking platforms

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience within similar role in the Insurance Industry
• Sage Accounting & Payroll experience
• Online Banking experience
• Excel skills
• Knowledge of SARS / MRA taxes and filings
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate (Office 365, Teams, Shared Documents on One Drive etc)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English
• Prioritise the workload to manage needs of staff and management simultaneously
• Deadline driven
• Punctual
• Self-motivated and well organised
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to accept delegated task

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to Hire Resolve at [Email Address Removed].com
You are also welcome to contact Michaela Boustred on LinkedIn or call her on [Phone Number Removed];.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Senior Bookkeeper
• Senior Bookkeeper
• Senior Bookkeeper