Junior Bookkeeper at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• An established Financial Services Provider (FSP) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Bookkeeper to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the finance function by processing accounting records, assisting with reconciliations, managing supplier and customer transactions, and contributing to accurate financial reporting. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow their bookkeeping and accounting skills within a dynamic financial services environment.

Responsibilities
Procurement and Suppliers

• Process and follow up on primary source documents (supplier invoices, credit notes, payments)
• Maintain awareness of Group policies, procedures, and Levels of Authority for procurement
• Maintain key relationships with suppliers’ finance departments and follow up on outstanding issues
• File all supporting documentation
• Assist in other areas as required

General Accounting Records and Reconciliations

• Prepare cash books and bank reconciliations
• Assist with maintenance of fixed assets registers, including tagging and location verification
• Prepare reconciliation schedules for routine account balances
• Ensure primary source documents are correctly reflected in accounting records
• Assist with intercompany transaction schedules and confirmations
• Assist in other areas as required

Management Information

• Assist in preparing management information and budget schedules when requested

Sales Function

• Assist in collecting outstanding customer balances
• Assist in other areas as required

Treasury and Financial Soundness

• Report daily on cash and bank balances
• Plan and coordinate the payment release process
• Assist in preparing weekly and long-term cash flow reports
• Assist in other areas as required

Taxation

• Prepare and submit Income Tax returns for simple (dormant/non-trading) entities
• Assist in other areas as required

Audit and Year-End

• Assist with preparation of information for management and auditors
• Assist in other areas as required

Strategic and Other Areas

• Participate in meetings
• Exercise basic communication
• Apply policies and strategy principles
• Decision-making limited to timing, speed, and quality of tasks
• Assist in other areas as required

Requirements 

• Matric and Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping
• Bookkeeper I: 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting
• Bookkeeper II: 3–5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting (3 years’ experience as Bookkeeper I)
• Accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in relevant computer skills, including SAGE X3, Excel, Outlook, Word, and VIP Payroll
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Planning and organizing