Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator (JB5098) at Kontak Recruitment

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in bookkeeping/accounting
• Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting (degree preferred but not required)
• Construction experience not required but must be adaptable to industry-specific transactions
• Highly independent and self-motivated
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Xero and Pastel
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
• Ability to manage multiple entities/accounts
• Own transport and ability to work from the office

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record all financial transactions through journal entries
• Properly categorize transactions into revenue, expenses, liabilities, and assets
• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Post entries and reconcile accounts regularly
• Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring financial records align with bank statements
• Reconcile credit card transactions, petty cash, and loans to maintain accuracy
• rack and manage accounts payable (AP), ensuring timely payment to suppliers and vendors
• Manage accounts receivable (AR), issuing invoices and tracking customer payments
• repare and maintain monthly management accounts for multiple entities
• Assist in preparing income statements and balance sheets
• Ensure VAT submissions are completed accurately and on time
• Assist with preparing financial records for audits and cooperate with auditors as needed
• Assist with payroll functions, particularly in using the VIP system
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and timely salary payments
• Continuously improve financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency