Senior Bookkeeper

Job description

About TQ Group:

Storytellers with a knack for Tech.

We are a marketing solutions agency specialising in tactical and innovative communication platforms and target-based content production. We use the mediums of film and animation to bring our stories to life.

Expectations:

We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, independent worker that can work under pressure. Accuracy and attention to detail is non-negotiable.

Overview:

Full bookkeeping function for 4 companies

• 1 small to medium size of books (6 banks) including payroll (16 employees)
• 2 small sets of accounts (2 banks)
• 1 start-up small set (2 banks, 1 salary)

Scope of Services:

• Daily/Weekly

o   Attend to queries

o   Capture books on Pastel, reconcile to bank accounts

o   Invoice reconciliation – live document

o   Prepare payment requisitions as well as cashflow and load payments weekly

o   Weekly cashflow

o   File invoices, payment requisitions and proofs of payments

o   Debtors and creditors function

• Monthly

o   Bi-monthly VAT submissions

o   Monthly payroll and PAYE, UIF, Skills submission

o   Customer invoicing

o   Supply a full set of management reports including trial balance, budget reports, project report, variance analysis

o   Month-end close off procedures including reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, income statement items validated                      against budget and reconciling with operational support system reports (Chase Advertising Software)

o   Continuous review of internal control processes

• Bi-annual & Annual function

o   Load budget on Pastel

o   Ensure bi-annual EMP501 reconciliation is done and submitted

o   Ensure provisional tax deadlines are met and payments settled

o   Ensure subscriptions renewal of accounting software

o   Ensure all documentation is provided to accountants to do the financial year-end including Pastel back-up, updated asset                   register, provisional IRP5’s, bank statements as of year end

o   Issue IRP 5s at the end of the tax year

• BBBEE preparation and verification

o     Ensure that accurate records/documentation are kept complying with verification requirements

• Statutory Function

o     Complete and submit the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report with SETA

o     Complete and submit Return of Earnings (ROE) report to the Compensation Fund and obtain letter of Good Standing with                   the Compensation Fund from the Department of Labour

o     Obtain company tax clearance annually and distribute to clients as per client contracts

o     Obtain tax directives if and when required from SARS E-filing

o     Ensure Cipro submissions are done timeously

Requirements:

• National Diploma/Degree – Accounting/Bookkeeping (non-negotiable)
• Pastel Partner experience
• Sage Intelligence Reporting
• Sage Business Cloud Payroll experience
• Chase Advertising Software experience - advantageous
• Legislative knowledge of PAYE, VAT, Income Tax and Dividends Tax
• Legislative knowledge of B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice
• Digital advertising or media production background advantageous
• Must work well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Must be highly organised and have exceptional attention to detail
• Must be a self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Posted on 05 Mar 13:28, Closing date 31 Mar