Bookkeeper

FlySafair • Full-time • City of Johannesburg, ZA • 1d ago

Contribute to monthly review and reporting;
Assist with year-end reconciliations for audit process;
Analyse and prepare reconciliation of GL account;
Support the Accountant with the following:
Debtors and revenue;
Journals and month end procedures;
Weekly/ Monthly/ Annual Reports;
Highlight inaccuracies/errors/discrepancies etc.
Provide auditors with information required for yearend audit;
Maintain the cash book function and ensure transactions are correctly classified and supported by appropriate source documents;
Responsible for daily cash management and updating bank balances across all accounts;
Process local, foreign, and ad-hoc payments and receipts;
Issue, process, and reconcile petty cash and foreign currency floats;
Maintain and reconcile cashbooks and credit card accounts, including daily bank reconciliations and resolution of reconciling items;
Administer and control the setup of new beneficiary profiles;
Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures, ensuring timeous and accurate reporting;
Perform ad-hoc assignments and provide general administrative support, including filing;
Provide auditors with information required for yearend audit;
Monitor the Accounts Receivable and Revenue function;
Verify and approve all transactions are correctly classified and supported by the appropriate source documents;
Provide guidance and input when the team experiences problems;
Support the department in fostering a positive teamwork ethic;
Provide assistance and support to team members in achievement of team goals.
Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
Completed Diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related field (NQF Level 5 or higher) (Essential) or;
Alternatively, candidates currently enrolled in a relevant degree will also be considered, provided they are in their second or third year of study and can demonstrate foundational knowledge in accounting principles (Essential);
Minimum of 3-5 years’ in bookkeeping or a similar role (Essential);
Experience in an accounting software package (Advantageous);
Must be able to work with physical cash and multiple boxes;
Willingness to work overtime as and when required;
Sound knowledge of basic financial transactions, including debits and credits;
Understanding of cash management practices within an organisation;
Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes;
Solid grasp of fundamental accounting principles;
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook);
Ability to work in a pressurized environment;
Deadline driven;
Accuracy and completeness of processing;
Excellent attention to detail;
Coaching and mentoring;
Must have sound technical skills (balance/reconcile physical cash in a petty cash box to the system, be able to work with/count cash).

Personal Attributes

Professional;
High integrity;
Honest;
Motivates others to accomplish unit goals;
Dependable & adaptable;
Ability to work independently as well as in a team;
Immaculate time keeping;
Positive attitude.

Application Guideline

Email applications will not be accepted;
Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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