Junior Bookkeeper | Stellenbosch | R20 000 - R 25 000 CTC pm

SUMMARY:
Our client is a multinational company that offers a range of services across audit, advisory and law with a focus on purpose, people and culture. The main role objective is processing financial information and obtaining accurate data.

R20 000 - R25 000 basic pm | Stellenbosch (full time office based) | Perm

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities:

• Processing of bank and other entries on behalf of clients in relevant financial software package.
• Various reconciliations (Bank, Salaries, Loan accounts and Creditors) within allocated due dates.
• Loading of creditor and other payments for approval / authorization by relevant parties.
• Raising of debtor invoices where necessary.
• Allocating of expenses in correct categories.
• Maintenance of fixed asset register and reconciling the assets to the general ledger.
• Ensure all financial expenses have the necessary supporting documentation.
• Calculation, completion and submission of VAT201 returns. This includes preparing the reports necessary to communicate the VAT due to relevant client.
• Filing of all supporting documents monthly.
• Generate management reports for review by Accounting Manager.
• Preparation of trial balance suitable for compilation of annual financial statements as well as work to be performed by auditors.
• Process weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll.
• Submission of EMP201 returns.
• Calculation and submission of bi-annual EMP501 returns as well as the annual generation of IRP5 returns.
• Calculation and submission of annual COIDA returns.
• Completion of Income Tax returns for individuals and other juristic entities.
• This role has no direct reports.
• This role reports to the Accounting Manager.
• Understand and adhere to all company Policies & Procedures.
• Perform any other reasonable task required by the company.

• Tertiary degree/diploma/certificate in Finance/Accounting.
• Experience working on Xero & Simplepay would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail.
• Deadline driven.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eager to learn and be able to grasp new concept quickly.
• Planning & prioritization skills.
• Team player.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transport to travel to and from clients as required.