Bookkeeper

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper to be based at our client in Brackenfell.

• Accurate recording of all financial
  transactions and daily management of bank feeds.
  
• Perform daily reconciliations for all
  business entities to ensure real-time financial accuracy.
  
• Manage general ledger accounts, including
  the processing of adjusting entries and journals.
  
• Manage inter-company transfers and
  reconcile loan accounts between various entities.
  
• Maintain sales, purchase, and profit
  spreadsheets; generate necessary financial reports.
  
• Record new purchases, calculate yearly depreciation, and track the disposal of old equipment with the
  auditors
  

Accounts
Receivable and Accounts Payable:

• Create invoices (including rental
  invoices) and liaise closely with the Office Manager regarding outstanding
  accounts.
  
• Allocate supplier invoices to the Pastel
  Accounting System, reconcile creditor statements, and request missing
  invoices or PODs.
  
• Liaise with suppliers and facilitate
  timely payments.
  

Payroll and
Employee Administration:

• Full payroll function, including
  processing salaries and employee payments.
  
• Register employees on the clocking
  system, download data, and process timesheets for payroll.
  
• Manage the Kiosk (including payroll
  deductions), process monthly debit-order checks, and handle traffic-fine
  deductions.
  
• Assist with IOD (Injury on Duty) claims
  and administration where necessary.
  

Statutory
Compliance and SARS Reporting:

• Prepare and complete VAT201 returns for
  submission to SARS; set up and confirm payments.
  
• Prepare and complete monthly EMP201
  returns (PAYE, SDL, and UIF) for submission to SARS; set up and confirm
  payments.
  
• Preparation
  for the Annual Financial Statements.
  
  

Office
Support and Administration:

• Handle and allocate cash purchases and
  ensure the petty cash remains balanced.
  
• Assist with switchboard and reception
  duties from time to time.
  
• Ensure all financial filings are kept up
  to date and follow up on various queries and emails.
  
• Oversee
  stock-takes, reconcile physical stock to the Pastel records annually.
  

Requirements