Permanent - Bookkeeper - Cape Town - South Africa

The roles, responsibilities and duties of this position will include but not be limited to:

• Processing of debtor’s invoices
• Processing of recoveries from principals.
• Processing of creditors invoices, creditors reconciliations, expense reimbursements and processing of payments
• Uploading of new creditors and suppliers’ details and verification of creditors details
• Processing of bank transactions and reconciliations of bank accounts (incl fleet)
• Petty cash disbursements and recons.
• Processing of journals (including stock adjustments)
• Perform administration duties relating to bank and cash management
• VAT reconciliations, submissions to SARS and liaising with SARS on audits, payments and refunds relating thereto
• Ensuring accurate record keeping
• Preparation of weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts and variances against actuals
• Loading payments on the electronic banking system and ensuring all payments are processed and distribute proof of payments where necessary
• Preparation of monthly ledger reconciliations
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing depreciation, additions, and disposals
• Preparation of various monthly management reports
• Any other ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum qualification: Matric and relevant qualification
• MUST have a Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in Microsoft D365 is advantageous
• Experience in Microsoft suite (MS excel) essential (intermediate level)

Core Competencies:

• Capable of working independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Deadline driven
• Attention to detail
• Able to take initiative
• Strong administration skills
• Must be able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner
• Strong analytical skills
• Overtime may be required from time to time to meet client deadlines

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in internal controls
• Solid understanding of local employment legislation and policies
• Commercial Awareness
• MS Office