Bookkeeper

The key purpose of this role is to oversee and maintain overall financial records by verifying, allocating and posting transactions.

Additionally, balance all accounts by reconciling entries.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain fixed asset register
2. Manage bank reconciliations (cashbook)
3. Maintain payroll journals
4. Responsible for 3rd party payments of payroll service provider
5. Maintain suspense account and general ledger
6. Liaise with Management accountant regarding certain expenses as necessary
7. Manage internal subsistence allowances

Qualification Requirements

B Com Accounting (or equivalent)

Experience / Skills Required

1. Relevant experience within a finance department which would include the following:
2. At least 2 years' experience in creditors / accounting related environment
3. Knowledge of reconciliations
4. Good and solid knowledge and understanding of bookkeeping and creditors
5. Review / preparation of journals
6. Preparation of monthly reporting against budgets
7. Involved in the preparation of year-end financials
8. Interaction with both internal and external audit
9. Financial institution experience – (desirable)
10. Thorough knowledge of all procurement principles and practices
11. Understanding of basic business principles
12. Analytically strong
13. The ability to make innovative but rational decisions
14. Ability to manage stakeholders
15. Able to challenge payments if contrary to Regulations and policies
16. Verbal and Written Communication

Personal Attributes / Behaviours / Attitudes

1. Fervent attention to detail
2. Excellent planning and organisational skills
3. Analytical skills
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Ability to work under pressure
6. Flexibility – ability to handle erratic working hours
7. Must have a professional disposition displaying integrity, be a team player and energetic
8. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
9. Ability to liaise effectively at high level
10. Possess and promote the highest standard of ethics