Bookkeeper / Office Manager
- Recruiter
- Elucidate
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 24 May 2023
- Closes
- 23 Jun 2023
- Ref
- 1ZFtzGkAsr5K
- Job role
- Bookkeeper
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper and administrative assistant to coordinate various administrative tasks as well as maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.
Responsibilities
• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
• Enter data, maintain records, and create reports and financial statements
• Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner
• Raise all invoices and monitor profits
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements and monthly management accounts
• Perform a variety of administrative duties that facilitate the Director's ability to focus on core business activities, including; assisting with ad-hoc projects, handling of all documentation, collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and external parties, preparing correspondence, making travel arrangements and keeping track of all expenses
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters pertaining to the Director.
• Assist the Director with all ad-hoc personal errands.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks that the Director requests.
Requirements
• At least 3 years proven bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets
• Proficiency MS Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with Xero accounting software
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to complete a variety of tasks independently with little guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
• Enter data, maintain records, and create reports and financial statements
• Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner
• Raise all invoices and monitor profits
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements and monthly management accounts
• Perform a variety of administrative duties that facilitate the Director's ability to focus on core business activities, including; assisting with ad-hoc projects, handling of all documentation, collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and external parties, preparing correspondence, making travel arrangements and keeping track of all expenses
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters pertaining to the Director.
• Assist the Director with all ad-hoc personal errands.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks that the Director requests.
Requirements
• At least 3 years proven bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets
• Proficiency MS Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with Xero accounting software
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to complete a variety of tasks independently with little guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.