Our well-established financial services organization, located in the heart of Umhlanga, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team. As an integral member of our finance department, you will manage day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies. The ideal candidate must have solid experience in bookkeeping, a strong command of SAGE software, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for numbers and a commitment to maintaining financial integrity, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our organization's ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process weekly and monthly payments to suppliers.
- Manage Accounts Receivable processes.
- Handle all supplier correspondence and resolve queries.
- Capture and reconcile assigned cashbooks and credit card transactions.
- Oversee intercompany payments.
- Issue and process petty cash as required.
- Manage cash intakes for the in-house canteen.
- Process and reconcile journals, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany accounts.
- Provide accurate financial information to support departments and stakeholders.
- Present Profit and Loss statements, highlighting budget vs. actual expenditure and variance analysis.
- Assist with ongoing and new finance projects.
- Participate in team and business functions/events.
- Assist with month-end closing processes.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Perform general finance-related administrative duties.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Accounting.
- 3 to 5 years experience as a bookkeeper in a large organization.
- Proficiency working with accounting software.
- Strong understanding and proven experience in processing (Cashbooks, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable) and reconciliation to TB.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify process inefficiencies.
- Solid knowledge of banking platforms.
- Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of accounting principles.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please note only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered.
Thank you for choosing us as your employer of choice. Please note that only suitably qualified candidates will be considered. If you do not hear from us within 14 working days, please regard your application as unsuccessful. We wish you well in your future endeavors.