Job title: Bookkeeper (6 month contract)
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Monthly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Job published: 17/02/2025
Job ID: 57743

Job Description

My client in the global sustainability industry, requires the assistance of a Bookkeeper. In this role you will be responsible for validating accounting records, making sure they are accurate and complete, and accounting standards are followed. This is a hybrid role - 3 days from home and 2 days in Salt River / Woodstock. This is a 6 month contract role. If you are good with numbers, effective and accurate please apply.

Responsibilities: 

  • Process AP invoices through inhouse workflow in finance system
  • Prepare AP bank payments on online banking portal and process payments
  • Process independent contractor invoices
  • Liaise with suppliers to address and resolve queries
  • Process AR invoices
  • Submit new customers and invoice request forms to US accounting team to be processed in US finance system
  • Complete Vendor set up forms for new customers, assist Customer Support Team with customer-related queries
  • Process bank transactions and prepare bank recons
  • Process credit card transactions and follow up on outstanding transactions with card users
  • Process and review intercompany recharges and follow up with other entities, ensure accurate and complete processing
  • Maintain fixed asset and intangible register, process depreciation and amortization journal entries
  • Process recurring month end journals
  • Prepare and submit VAT/PAYE returns

Requirements: 

  • Qualification - Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics
  • Minimum of 2 years finance experience
  • Strong Excel and data management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • High time management skills 
  • Good with numbers, able to handle complex calculations 
  • Effective and concise communication skills 

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