Bookkeeper / Accountant

Reference: CPT001457-FT-1

Our client, an accounting, tax, and business consulting firm based in Durbanville has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Bookkeeper to join their team. Duties & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The Bookkeeper will be responsible to perform the full bookkeeping function of work for a portfolio of clients.  This will include, but is not limited to:

• Full Bookkeeping function up to TB

• Accurately uploading bank statements specifically where the bank is not uploaded automatically;

• Complete bank processing;

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation to ensure that the trial balance is verifiable every month

• Preparing and keeping fixed asset register up to date

• Preparing creditors and debtors reconciliations;

• Preparation of management reports

• Preparation of summaries and details needed for financial statements

• Preparation of summaries and details needed for provisional or annual tax returns

• Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT, PAYE)

• Ad hoc duties

• The ability to draft financial statements would be advantageous

PERSONALITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and work efficiently

• Analytical;

• Highly organized and the ability to advise on improvement of systems and processes where applicable;

• Delivering work which is accurate and complete;

• High level of attention to detail;

• Trust-worthy;

• Ability to work independently and without supervision in respect of accounting matters but can function well within a broader team and client teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Post matric qualification in Accounting will be preferred

• Verifiable experience in the following

• Intermediate level of experience in Microsoft Office experience, specifically Excel

• Pastel

• SARS Efiling – preparation of EMP201, EMP501, VAT 201, company tax returns (advantageous)

• Fluency to use various internet-based communication tools e.g., Microsoft Teams

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

EXPERIENCE

• Experience within Strict dead-line driven environment OR

• At least 5 years’ senior experience within bookkeeping / accounting practice OR

• 5 years’ senior experience within financial department of a medium size organization

TO APPLY

If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please:

• Apply online at www.casupport.co.za/vacancies or

• Click on the "APPLY" button or

• Forward a comprehensive CV to nadine@casupport.co.za with “BOOKKEEPER: DURBANVILLE” in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.