A Bookkeeper

Description:

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings during peak U.S. tax season (November to March). Work hours will be adjusted to allow for 34 hours of overlap with U.S. business hours, based on a rotating shift schedule.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate financial record-keeping, managing daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping

Cash Book & Bank Reconciliations
Create and code cash book entries Identify and correct client coding errors Reconcile bank and petty cash accounts Import and code bank statements Creditors
Capture and allocate invoices Reconcile creditor accounts to statements Prepare payment schedules Journals
Post recurring and correcting journal entries Debtors
Generate invoices, credit notes, and quotes Process receipts and debtor reconciliations Resolve debtor queries Calculate interest on overdue accounts Produce ageing reports Inventory
Capture and manage stock Perform inventory reconciliations and generate reports Payroll
Prepare payslips and payroll reconciliations Manage payroll taxes Equity
Perform equity reconciliations Understand owners drawings and retained earnings Intercompany Transactions
Reconcile intercompany accounts Track intercompany loans Assets
Reconcile fixed assets Record acquisitions/disposals with appropriate journal entries Prepare management accounts and assist in drafting financial statements Compile tax-related documentation

General Administration

Respond to internal and external financial queries Maintain accurate timesheets and prepare reports Meet training and development requirements

Requirements

Relevant degree or diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance (e.g., B.Com) Matric certificate 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, debtors, and general financial administration Proficient in:
Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting systems Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced) Outlook Comfortable learning and adapting to new software and accounting tools