Senior Bookkeeper
Join a trusted leader in the building insurance claims fulfilment industry, known for delivering high-quality projects and exceptional customer service. With an ambitious growth strategy, we’re looking for a full-time bookkeeper to drive financial and operational excellence for two subsidiary companies.
Ultimately reporting to Managing Director of the company and CFO of the holding company, the bookkeeper will provide support to the senior accountant with the financial activities of the business. This dynamic role requires strong financial acumen, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite role based in Centurion.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain Financial Records: Accurately record all financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments, in compliance with accounting standards.
- Load Payments: Load payments to vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Allocate Receipts: Match and allocate incoming receipts to corresponding transactions, ensuring proper documentation and accurate allocation.
- Daily Bank Reconciliations: Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately reflected in the company’s financial records.
- Filing: Organise and file all supporting documentation systematically, maintaining an accessible and up-to-date electronic record keeping system.
- Investigate Unusual Expenses: Identify and follow up on any irregular or unusual expenses, escalating issues to management as needed.
- Compliance Support: Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT 201, OID, and annual CIPC returns.
- Asset Management: Track, maintain, and value company assets, including vehicles, equipment, and inventory, ensuring accurate records and timely depreciation calculations.
- Head Office Support: Provide regular financial information to Head Office and resolve queries promptly.
- Operational Support: Coordinate with operational teams and provide support where required, on aspects such as inventory management, expense tracking, cell phone management and time and attendance systems.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years relevant bookkeeping experience.
- B-Com degree or Diploma in Finance or Bookkeeping.
- Experience with Sage Pastel Accounting (Essential).
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, managing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and positive attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and take initiative.
- Experience with Zoho Accounting, Zoho Inventory and ServiceM8 is a plus.
Please email your CV to markus@realassist.co.za and admin@realassist.co.za
