Job Description

Job Summary Roles and Responsibilities
The Bookkeeper plays a crucial role in supporting the financial operations
of the Everest Group. This role involves maintaining accurate financial
records, processing daily transactions, maintaining the fixed asset register,
updating the insurance schedule, and performing reconciliations up to trial
balance. This ensures accurate financial reporting and supports effective
financial management within the business.
Responsibilities (Not limited to)
CREDITORS
Accounts payable processing.
Complete supplier account applications and resolve queries.
Enter data and maintain creditor records on Xero.
Follow up on outstanding creditor invoices.
Accounts payable reconciliations with supplier statements.
Supply daily creditor payment schedules to the Finance Manager.
Send creditor proof of payments and remittances.
Process staff expense reimbursements.
DEBTORS
Accounts receivable processing.
Enter data and maintain customer records on Xero.
Accounts receivable reconciliations with customer statements.
Maintain accurate records of all transactions, including invoices,
payments, and outstanding balances.
Resolve queries.
INVESTMENTS/DISINVESTMENTS
Prepare daily investment/disinvestment instructions.
Load investment/disinvestment payments for the Finance
Manager to authorise.
Resolve queries.
GENERAL LEDGER MAINTENANCE
Maintain accurate general ledger accounts by capturing and
reconciling transactions.
Ensure all transactions are correctly coded in line with company
policies.
BANK RECONCILIATIONS
Perform timely bank reconciliations for all bank accounts, ensuring
alignment to the cashbook and system records.
FIXED ASSET REGISTER
Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate
recording of acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
Conduct periodic asset verifications.
INSURANCE SCHEDULE
Update and maintain the insurance schedule in line with the fixed
asset register and business changes.
Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure all insurable assets are
adequately covered.
MONTH-END SUPPORT
Prepare reconciliations of key accounts (debtors, creditors, bank,
control accounts) to support the outsourced accountant's month end
processes.
AUDIT SUPPORT
Provide supporting schedules and documentation required by the
Finance Manager and outsourced accountant during audit
preparation.
OTHER
Adhere to company financial policies and procedures.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential: Matric with Accounting and Certificate in Bookkeeping
Desirable / Beneficial: Diploma in Accounting or Finance
EXPERIENCE
Essential: Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience in a financial or professional environment.
1 - 2 years Financial Services experience.
1 - 2 years working on Xero.
Experience in maintaining a fixed asset register.
KNOWLEDGE | COMPETENCIES
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles up to trial balance.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Working knowledge of Xero.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Working knowledge of Xero.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Salary: R20 000 - R25 000 cost to company in line with market
Role is based in Centurion in office, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 16:00 pm with 1 hour lunch break included.
Due to the nature of the business, it is required that you avail yourself to clients / urgent matters outside of these hours.
Please note this is an urgent placement and candidates will be required to complete applications on short notice
Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Employment
Industry:
Financial Services
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Gauteng
Ideal work city:
Centurion
Salary bracket:
R 20000 - 25000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
Yes
Flink Recruitment
Recruiter