Job Description

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Salary: R 30 000-35 000 per month CTC
Location: Rondebosch, Cape Town
Position Type: Full-Time
Availability: Immediate
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

We are seeking a meticulous and dedicated Senior Bookkeeper to join our team on a full-time basis at our office in Rondebosch. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing full bookkeeping functions up to trial balance and will report directly to the Financial Manager and CEO. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling large accounts, particularly with major retailers such as Clicks, Shoprite, and others.

Key Responsibilities:

Cashbook:

• Accurate and timely cashbook processing.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.

Suppliers:

• Accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
• Correctly process raw materials into the appropriate warehouse.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Perform monthly supplier reconciliations within 10 days after month-end.
• Resolve any queries with suppliers promptly.
• Ensure accurate and consistent allocation of expenses.
• Capture all VAT transactions accurately.
• Maintain an online folder with all supplier invoices, statements, and reconciliations.

Customers:

• Ensure customers pay in full and on time.
• Process credit notes accurately and promptly.
• Accurately and timely process customer deductions with relevant descriptions.
• Resolve any invoice queries with customers within 10 days after month-end.
• Maintain an online folder with all customer invoices.
• Accurately invoice online sales monthly.
• Upload retail invoices onto the portal.

Reporting:

• Share weekly sales reports for the group.
• Provide a weekly cash flow report to management.
• Prepare and share monthly, weekly, debtor, and creditor reports as required by the CEO or Financial Manager.
• Handle general admin tasks and filing as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant qualification in bookkeeping.
• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Palladium accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
• Contactable references are required.