Senior Bookkeeper

MAIN PURPOSE

The main purpose of this position is to maintain complete sets of financial records in both hard and soft copies, keep track of accounts, and verify the accuracy of procedures used for recording financial transactions in order to maintain compliance local requirements. The information generated must be timeous and accurate for management to make sound financial decisions.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Capture all financial transactions on Syspro.
Handle ledger to Trial Balances.
Balance subsidiary ledgers to control accounts
Responsible for General Ledger Recons
Responsible for Monthly bank reconciliations.
Assist financial manager with monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Assist in the preparation of Cash Flow.
Assist financial manager with monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations.
Assist with annual/year-end and internal audits and assist with compiling audit packs.
Assist financial manager in preparation of final yearly budgets.
Assist with Ad-hoc group requests.
Allocate costs to WIP vs Overheads.
Maintain the WIP control and GRN suspense accounts to aid creditors reporting.
Maintain a contiguous hardcopy record of the company’s financial transactions, and scanning electronic copies to the company file server.
Maintain fixed assets register (Syspro & Excel).
Prepare tax calculations and submissions and ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
Prepare monthly reports. 
Preparation of VAT calculation and maintenance of VAT Reconciliation
 

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE
Matric
Studying towards a B. Com degree will be an advantage.
10 years’ working experience as a Senior Bookkeeper.
Syspro experience not negotiable
Experience in balance sheet reconciliations.
Computer literacy – good general computer knowledge and experience as well as Windows, MS Word, and Excel.
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication and writings skills in English language (professional verbal and written communication skills).
A keen sense of urgency and a willingness to learn additional job-related skills.
Strong attention to detail and performance of repetitive functions.
Excellent people, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations.
 

WORKING CONDITIONS
Mainly Office based however some travel may be required for internal audits.
Is subject to work beyond normal working hours, evenings, weekends and holidays should the need arise.
Due to the company’s year-end, leave in December and January will not be granted.