Description:
BOOKKEEPER – PLETTENBERG BAY
Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to assist in managing the company's financial records, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers, journals, and spreadsheets
• Assist in reconciling bank statements and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and file financial documents
• Reconcile company accounts
• Collaborate with other staff as needed
• Processing all Purchase Orders, slips and invoices onto all relevant systems.
• Check and approve all new client applications
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements
• Proficiency in preparing tax payments and returns would be advantageous
• Report to and take instruction from Financial Supervisor
• Perform other accounting and administrative tasks as required
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information
• Fact-check accounting data
REQUIREMENTS:
• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero)
• Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis tools
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize projects
• Excellent data entry skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Criminal and Credit clearance required
• Residence in Plett or surrounds is necessary.
Please e-mail your cv in MS Word format together with a small suitable photo of yourself for front of cv purposes to lynne@lynneharrisrecruitment.co.za
All POPI requirements respected.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you!