Bookkeeper
- Location
- East London, Eastern Cape
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join the finance team of our client, located in East London. The successful candidate will primarily focus on the general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes, while also providing oversight and support to the debtors and creditors functions. This position is being advertised by Profile Personnel. What you will do * Review and approve work processed by the debtors and creditors clerks before final processing. * Take ownership of the general ledger, journal entries and month-end close. * Reconcile bank accounts and review creditor payment packs prior to processing. * Prepare VAT201 and EMP201 returns for Financial Manager review. * Reconcile intercompany loan accounts and related balances. * Process and reconcile payroll-related entries. * Prepare trial balances and management accounts for review by the Financial Manager. * Resolve escalated finance queries, including disputed invoices, credit notes and payment queries. * Establish and maintain effective financial controls and procedures for the finance clerks. Requirements (from the original advert) * Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification would be advantageous. * Proven experience in a bookkeeping or similar accounting role. * Strong experience with general ledger, reconciliations and month-end processes. * Working knowledge of VAT201 and EMP201 submissions. * Experience overseeing or reviewing debtors and creditors functions. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Good problem-solving and reconciliation skills. * Ability to work independently while supporting and guiding junior finance staff. Who should apply An experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper with proven experience in a similar accounting role is sought. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes, coupled with working knowledge of VAT201 and EMP201 submissions. Experience in overseeing or reviewing debtors and creditors functions is essential. The candidate should possess strong attention to detail, accuracy, good problem-solving and reconciliation skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting and guiding junior finance staff. A relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification is considered advantageous. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/bookkeeper-profile-personnel-3 Source: myjobmag
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