Bookkeeper

Description:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks (AP/AR, general ledger)
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Prepare financial reports and summaries
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Maintain organized financial files and records
• Writing up of more complex accounting records of clients on Pastel and Xero
• Review monthly bookkeeping / VAT of SAIPA Trainees
• Reconcile Debtors and Creditors on a monthly basis and provide training for SAIPA Trainees to reconcile Debtors and Creditors
• Responsible for calculating VAT and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis
• Preparation and Review of management accounts.
• Manage and supervise SAIPA staff to achieve set goals
• Provide daily assistance, guidance and training with regards to bookkeeping, related taxes and SARS submissions to SAIPA Trainees
• Preparing accounting work relating to annual financial statements
• Reviewing work done by supervised staff before partner review, where applicable
• Implementation / evaluation of internal controls.
• Client interaction and relations.

Requirements:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks (AP/AR, general ledger)
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Prepare financial reports and summaries
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Maintain organized financial files and records
• Writing up of more complex accounting records of clients on Pastel and Xero
• Review monthly bookkeeping / VAT of SAIPA Trainees
• Reconcile Debtors and Creditors on a monthly basis and provide training for SAIPA Trainees to reconcile Debtors and Creditors
• Responsible for calculating VAT and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis
• Preparation and Review of management accounts.
• Manage and supervise SAIPA staff to achieve set goals
• Provide daily assistance, guidance and training with regards to bookkeeping, related taxes and SARS submissions to SAIPA Trainees
• Preparing accounting work relating to annual financial statements
• Reviewing work done by supervised staff before partner review, where applicable
• Implementation / evaluation of internal controls.
• Client interaction and relations.

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Pastel)
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Certification in accounting or finance

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Pastel)
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Certification in accounting or finance