Red Ember Recruitment

Senior Bookkeeper

Red Ember Recruitment  •  Durban, ZA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description


Our client is seeking a
detail-oriented and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their finance
team. This is a full-function bookkeeping role with exposure to
accountant-level responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys
taking ownership of the finance function in a dynamic environment.


Responsibilities:


  • Prepare
    monthly Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and management reports.

  • Process and
    reconcile bank accounts, petty cash, and General Ledger accounts.

  • Reconcile
    debtors and creditors to the General Ledger.

  • Monitor and
    review financial transactions to ensure accuracy.

  • Process and
    authorize journal entries.

  • Review and
    assist with creditors' reconciliations.

  • Prepare
    monthly payroll journals and reconcile staff loan accounts.

  • Prepare the
    finance function for year-end audits, including audit schedules and supporting
    documentation.

  • Assist with
    budgets and financial planning.

  • Prepare and
    submit statutory returns.

  • Maintain
    the fixed asset register.

  • Reconcile
    sundry creditor accounts.

  • Oversee the
    day-to-day activities of the accounts department and support the finance team.


Personal Attributes:


  • Highly
    organized and methodical.

  • Excellent
    analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • High level
    of accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Strong
    communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Able to
    manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Professional,
    trustworthy, and proactive.


Requirements


  • Relevant
    qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance.

  • 5+ years'
    experience in a full-function bookkeeping role.

  • Experience
    preparing management accounts.

  • Strong
    knowledge of General Ledger reconciliations.

  • Experience
    with debtors, creditors, bank reconciliations, journals, and month-end
    processes.

  • Experience
    preparing for year-end audits.

  • Sound
    understanding of statutory compliance and financial reporting.

  • Proficient
    in Microsoft Excel.

  • Strong
    attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

  • Ability to
    work independently and meet deadlines.
Red Ember Recruitment

About Red Ember Recruitment

Red Ember Recruitment - a division of Red Ember Technology (Pty) Ltd.

We are passionate professionals driven to provide Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value to your organisation. Our proven track record and expertise will enable you to maximise your return on investment on any Sage Payroll & HR implementation. Partner with a Talent Team that suits your customised needs.

Recruiting top talent is a powerful and reliable foundation of strength in any business. When partnered with the best recruitment team, it’s an opportunity for long-term growth, and can bring companies a competitive advantage in their industry. Red Ember Technology is a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, here to support any Sage client with the extra value-added services to complement and support their Sage products.

The Red Ember Recruitment team has a combined Payroll, HR and Finance industry specific experience, customised to the Sage products, as well as vast experience supporting various other products and industries. Red Ember Recruitment can assist on any level of recruitment from interns to Executive placements, bulk recruitment, response handling, or specialised headhunting.

Contact us for recruitment, temporary employment services, payroll solutions, background vetting checks, and more.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2018
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