Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join an awesome team in this IT entity in Bedfordview.Purpose of the Job
The Senior Bookkeeper''s duties will include working closely with the accounting team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments. Ultimately, the responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of the company. You will be responsible for conducting research on financial best practices, interpreting company financial data, and assessing company processes and procedures. The role supports various departments by analyzing financial information, assisting with financial reporting and research where requiredDuties and Responsibilities
Conduct research on industry practices and financial trends.
Analyze company(financial) information to provide insights for decision making.
Assist in developing recommendations to improve financial processes and efficiency.
Provide financial analysis support to different departments as required.
Assist in developing financial models and reports for projects.
Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
Closing and opening of new month on Sage Intacct
Update all month end Exco reports
Updating and maintaining all cashbooks on all bank accounts
Checking debtors and creditors and liaising with Finance Admin on payment allocations
Handle Ad hoc requests from management
Creditors pre-payment checking
Month end journal updates
Calculating and claiming profit and loss on all international supplier accounts
Manage all Foreign supplier accounts i.e. payments for stock purchases
Compile and submit supporting documents for FEC rate bookings & foreign payments
Prepare audit file and documents for auditors
Backup for company imports, exports, forwarders and some couriers
Oversee the cleaning lady
Preparing and submitting PAYE on SARS E-filing
Preparing and submitting VAT on SARS E-filing
Updating fixed Asset register
Petty Cash & Purchasing Card Recon
Handle and keep petty cash & key box
Revaluation on CFC accounts when funds are available in the accounts
Recons on supplier and debtor accounts when not balancing
Process and verify all credit terms requests
Assist with annual insurance renewal requirements
Manage legal requirements and processes
Assist with BEE related administrative tasksCriteria:
A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
Strong analytical, problem solving and research skills with attention to detail.
3 years Bookkeeping to Trial Balance experience essential
Proficiency in financial software Accpac/SAGE Evolution
Ability to interpret financial statements and data.
An understanding of data and market research platforms to be used and AI & machine learning based research tools.
Excellent high-level Competence in MS Excel
Sound knowledge of MS Office

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