Bookkeeper

Blouberg
Salary: R20.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Admin Finance
Reference: CPT000023/SM

Apply before Nov 30 2024 | 5 Days left

Apply

External Application

Vacancy Details

Employer: West Coast Personnel

A property management company specialising in managing Airbnb properties is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper in the Bloubergstrand (Cape Town) area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial management, who can handle bookkeeping tasks for multiple companies within our portfolio. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Xero to ensure accurate financial reporting across five entities.

Job Requirements:

Education: Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a bookkeeping role, specifically with experience managing the books for multiple companies, including two medium-sized and three small companies.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to Detail: Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
Time Management: Excellent time management skills to meet monthly deadlines and manage multiple entities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Processing: Record all income, expenses, assets, and liabilities for accurate accounting records across five companies.
Cashbook Processing: Maintain up-to-date cashbooks for each company.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly for each entity.
Intercompany Loan Reconciliation: Maintain accurate intercompany loan accounts.
Journal Entries: Prepare and post standard and payroll journals as required for all five companies.
Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily bank reconciliations for accurate cash management.
Sales Invoicing: Generate and raise multiple sales invoices daily.
Trial Balance Review: Regularly review the trial balance for correct allocations across companies.
Debtors and Creditors Control: Reconcile debtor and creditor accounts for each company.
Financial Integrity: Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records within Xero for all companies.
Monthly Close: Meet monthly deadlines for timely month-end reporting for each entity.
Audit Preparation: Prepare the audit file and necessary audit schedules for external auditors.
VAT Management: Prepare VAT201 returns and ensure timely VAT payments. Follow up on discrepancies as needed.
PAYE & EMP201: Prepare EMP201 returns and ensure timely PAYE payments.
Management Reporting: Prepare additional financial reports for management upon request.
General Office Duties: Perform various administrative tasks to support the finance team.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV, cover letter, professional head and shoulder photo, proof of Matric and tertiary qualifications and contactable references.
If you do not hear from us within the next two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Apply

619 people have viewed this job.

About West Coast Personnel

Staff recruitment specialists at all levels: Permanent Placements, Temps, Contract Personnel and CV Services.

What services do we offer? Successful recruitment and selection processes Personality profiling Professional CV preparation for Jobseekers Verification of qualifications, employment history and all relevant details. Reference checks according to competencies. Suitability for position. West Coast Personnel Permanent Placements Having an impressive database of approved candidates, we search the marketplace to find you the best candidate. Our personalized service means that we actually sit down to find out what precisely you need, and through proven processes, ensure that the right person is chosen for the job. Filling your gaps! West Coast Personnel Temps Our Temps are the perfect staffing solution. Clients hire professional skills per hour and have access to flexible, no-fuss employees at competitive rates; we take care of the complete payroll administration and offer negotiable Temp to Perm Placement fees.