Bookkeeper at RecruitMyMom

Job Description

• An established international engineering company seeks a Senior Bookkeeper as a pivotal member of their finance team. This role is essential for ensuring financial integrity through meticulous full-function bookkeeping, from daily transactional processing to the final trial balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Function Bookkeeping: Manage the end-to-end accounting cycle, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Accounts Receivable & Payable: Take full ownership of the debtors and creditors functions, including reconciliations and aging analysis.
• Cashbook & Reconciliations: Perform detailed bank and cashbook reconciliations to maintain rigorous financial controls.
• Trial Balance Preparation: Execute accurate ledger maintenance and reconciliations through to the trial balance stage.
• Reporting & Compliance: Assist in preparing monthly financial data and ensuring all documentation meets internal and audit standards.

Requirements

• Education: Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in a full-function bookkeeping role, ideally within the engineering, mining, or manufacturing sectors. 5 + years' experience
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of South African accounting principles and VAT requirements.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and international stakeholder interaction.
• Professionalism: High attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a structured environment.
• Microsoft Excel Advanced
• Xero
• Able to be full-day in-office in Somerset West