Bookkeeper

Seeking a Bookkeeper/Payroll Professional who is confident in managing financial tasks, can problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, and who will take full ownership of their responsibilities. Minimum Requirements 10 years' experience in Bookkeeping and Payroll Bookkeeping qualification Proficiency in accounting system/s (Pastel) Experience in migrating from one accounting software to another Proficiency in preparation of statutory returns (Highly Advantageous) Main Responsibilities FINANCE Daily: Process cashbook, petty cash and journals Prepare cash payments Process electronic payments Manage petty cash Maintain bookkeeping files and provide to Financial Manager monthly for review Adhere to internal controls Ensure compliance with internal and external financial policies and regulations Monthly: Process and reconcile business debit and credit card transactions and maintain supporting documentation for transactions Reconcile bank accounts Reconcile petty cash Reconcile income statement accounts, e.g. salaries & wages Reconcile balance sheet accounts, e.g. provisions Perform month-end procedures Prepare trial balance, income statement and balance sheet Prepare reporting package for Group Prepare and submit statutory returns, e.g. VAT and reconcile to general ledger Annually: Perform year-end closing of financial systems Process year-end adjustments, e.g. accruals Prepare trial balance, income statement and balance sheet Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audit Resolve audit queries SALARIES AND WAGES Daily: Manage clocking system and data Report on late-coming and absenteeism Administer leave forms Obtain supporting documentation for leave where relevant, e.g. medical certificates Maintain personnel files Adhere to internal controls Ensure compliance with internal and external HR policies and regulations Weekly: Process wages and deductions Prepare supporting documentation Process electronic payments Print and distribute pay slips Prepare wages breakdown and submit to Managing Director Monthly: Process salaries and deductions Administer employee benefits, e.g. provident fund, medical aid, bonuses, funeral policies Print and distribute pay slips Prepare and submit statutory returns, e.g. PAYE, UIF, SDL, and reconcile to general ledger Prepare and submit other returns, e.g. MIBCO, and reconcile to general ledger Administer staff loans Process and reconcile bonus and leave pay provisions Annually: Implement approved salaries & wages increases Prepare and submit IRP5s and reconcile to general ledger Prepare and submit Workmen’s Compensation return ASSETS Monthly: Maintain fixed asset register, process depreciation and reconcile asset register and depreciation to general ledger INVENTORY Monthly: Perform period-end closing Reconcile to general ledger Competencies / Skills Conscientiousness and sound work ethic Time management skills and ability to work accurately and to deadlines without undue supervision Excellent communication skills Co-ordination skills Proactiveness and ability to be self-motivated Efficiency Ability to work within a team Adaptability and problem-solving skills Proficiency in English Proficiency in IsiXhosa (Advantageous) Computer literacy - accounting systems, payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, SARS e-Filing

Location: East London, ZA

Posted Date: 3/29/2025