Bookkeeper

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing the trial balance on Xero, identifying discrepancies such as unusual transactions, duplicates, and completeness
• Processing payments on Dext and tracking outstanding payments
• Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Managing accounts processing and ensuring entity transactions are up to date on Xero
• Reviewing financial data for accuracy and verifying proper transaction recording
• Reconciling accounts payable and receivable ledgers
• Liaising with suppliers and debtors regarding outstanding accounts and administrative requests
• Reconciling intercompany loans
• Processing and tracking intercompany recoveries
• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts and supporting financial audits
• Documenting and monitoring financial transactions
• Preparing, filing, and fact-checking financial documents
• Providing support to the group financial manager and other key members with ad hoc requests as required

Requirements:

• Experience as a Junior Bookkeeper
• Preference of a Degree or Diploma in accounting
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to think strategically
• Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in Xero, Excel, and MS Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Creative and able to think out the box
• Organised and results driven
• Able to formulate plans and action them
• Position is based at our offices in Century City, Cape Town
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