Bookkeeper - Johannesburg, South Africa - EMPIRE RECRUITMENT

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    Full time
    Description

    Join our team as a Bookkeeper and play a key role in maintaining our financial records with precision and accuracy.

    Our client, a reputable company, is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Process cash book transactions and perform bank reconciliations.
    • Manage petty cash transactions and reconciliations.
    • Handle creditors' tasks, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, and reconciliations.
    • Facilitate foreign payment processing.
    • Oversee debtors' responsibilities such as invoicing and reconciliation.
    • Maintain general ledgers and perform reconciliations.
    • Prepare and process journal entries with supporting documents.
    • Manage fixed asset register and capital expenditure files.
    • Prepare and submit VAT returns.
    • Assist with payroll-related reconciliations and filing.
    • Collaborate with Financial Accountant and CFO on financial tasks.
    • Support the preparation of financial reports.
    • Conduct stock audits and maintain a clean desk policy.
    • Adapt to additional responsibilities as per business needs.

    Requirements:

    • Matric certificate; a bookkeeping or financing diploma/degree will be advantageous.
    • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
    • Proficiency in using accounting software such as Pastel Evolution and Microsoft Excel.
    • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
    • Numerical understanding and accuracy.

    Job Purpose:

    As a Bookkeeper, your primary responsibility will be recording and maintaining our business' financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.