Bookkeeper – Government Job Vacancies in Sandton

The Bookkeeper is responsible for processing and keeping track of financial transactions of the businesses and also in charge of safekeeping financial records for future references.

Reports to: Financial Manager

• Capture Creditor transactions and Reconcile Creditor statements for group companies
• Allocate Payments to creditors, allocate credit notes to invoices and allocate discounts where applicable
• Compile and balance inter-company loan accounts
• Complete general ledger reconciliations
• Process retainer billing sales invoices
• Review and maintain debtors accounts
• Distribution of Debtor Statements
• Collection of outstanding debt
• Compile Bank reconciliations
• Assist with improving and drafting of financial processes and procedures
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing account information and trends

• General Accounting qualification i.e. Degree or Diploma
• 5+ years of experience within a similar role

​​​​​​​Skills

• Highly numerate and able to analyse statistical information and interpret financial data 
• Computer literate; fully conversant with the current uses of information technology in the workplace and uses IT as a management tool
• Proficient user of accounting software preferably in Xero
• Highly motivated
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential
• Positive work ethics
• Deadline driven
• Able to work overtime if necessary
• Able to follow systems and procedures
• Sound knowledge of VAT requirements
• Good understanding of the full accounting cycle
• Work well in a team as well as independently

R18k-R30k depending on experinece