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Bookkeeper
Remuneration: | market-related |
Location: | Witbank |
Education level: | Diploma |
Job level: | Mid |
Own transport required: | Yes |
Type: | Permanent |
Reference: | #FP176 |
Company: | Finding Personnel |
Job title: Bookkeeper – Trial Balance
Area: Witbank
Industry: Mining Supplies
Salary/CTC: Market-related – depending on current earnings, qualifications and experience
Report to: Finance Manager
Job summary:
The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and ensuring that the company's financial data is up-to-date. They will manage the day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including preparing the trial balance, and assist with financial reporting.
Key responsibilities:
Record-keeping:
- Maintain and update the general ledger by recording daily financial transactions.
- Ensure all financial data is accurately captured in the accounting system.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable to ensure correct payment and receipt of funds.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts regularly, including debtors, creditors, and inventory.
- Prepare the trial balance to ensure that all accounts are balanced and ready for financial reporting.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Generate and issue invoices to clients.
- Process payments to suppliers and manage accounts payable.
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and manage accounts receivable.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Provide financial information and analysis to management as required.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT, PAYE, and other tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and deadlines.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor budget variances and report on discrepancies.
- Prepare documents and records for internal and external audits.
- Assist auditors with any queries during the audit process.
- Manage and maintain financial files and records.
- Assist with other administrative tasks as required by the finance department.
Qualifications and experience:
- Education: Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping, with a strong focus on reconciliations and trial balance preparation.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Pastel, QuickBooks, Xero).
- Strong Excel skills.
- Understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of South African tax regulations.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in financial data entry and record-keeping.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial data and identify discrepancies.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Integrity: High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
Posted on 16 Aug 14:13, Closing date 15 Oct
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Bookkeeper
Witbank
Job title: Bookkeeper – Trial Balance Area: Witbank Industry: Mining Supplies Salary/CTC: Market-related – depending on current earnings...
Job title: Bookkeeper – Trial Balance Area: Witbank Industry: Mining Supplies Salary/CTC: Market-related – depending on current earnings...
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