Our client urgently requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results driven candidate to take up the role of a Bookkeeper.

Main Purpose:
The mission of this role is to create financial transactions and create financial reports from that information. This includes posting information to accounting journals / accounting software from such source documents as invoices to customers,cash receipts, and supplier invoices. The bookkeeper also reconciles accounts to ensure their accuracy

Description of responsibilities:
Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner
Pay any debt as it comes due for payment
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
Issue invoices to customers
Collect VAT from customers and remit them to the government
Ensure that receivables are collected promptly
Record cash receipts and make bank deposits
Conduct a monthly reconciliation of every bank account
Conduct periodic reconciliations of all relevant GL accounts to ensure their accuracy
Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested
Monitor cash in bank on daily basis
Ensure and expenditure is correctly allocated

Qualification and Experience required

Related degree/diplomaWorking
knowledge of booking and general accepted accounting principles
Literate on the various computer packages (Pastel/Excel/other)

Knowledge

Insurance Industry
GAAP
Excel
Pastel

Functional

Planning
Allocation of revenue
Management of accounts

Personal attributes

Analysis
Attention to Detail
Communication
Coordination
Delivering Results and
Meeting Expectations
Follow up
Planning and
Organising

Level Of Work

Clarity of Thought
Thorough Analysis
Deadline Driven
Logical Reasoning
Managing Time and
Priority Setting
Personal Impact
Work Planning and
Scheduling