Senior Bookkeeper at Unique Personnel

Job Description    
Job Summary:

• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of maintaining accurate financial records, work independently and managing the full function day-to-day financial transactions. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining financial integrity.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly documented. 
• Capture and process financial transactions in Syspro efficiently. 
• Manage and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accuracy. 
• Process invoices, banking transactions, payments (local and foreign), and receipts.
• Supervise the Debtors accounting processes and personnel. 
• Reconcile Debtors accounts and ensure timely collections. 
• Process cash sales banking and reconciliations. 
• Capture customer payments accurately. 
• Conduct credit control to manage overdue accounts.
• Perform new customer credit checks and assess creditworthiness. 
• Maintain the cashbook and reconcile company bank statements. 
• Full Creditors function
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies in financial transactions. 
• Manage petty cash transactions and reconciliations.
• Calculate wages, overtime, and statutory deductions. 
• Prepare and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns in compliance with SARS regulations.
• Handle month-end journal entries and adjustments. 
• Prepare and submit VAT201, provisional tax, and annual tax returns. 
• Ensure SARS compliance across all tax-related filings. 
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports. 
• Assist management with financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Maintain and enforce financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audits, liaising with accountants and auditors.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and track asset movements. 
• Manage insurance claims and fleet card transactions.

Inherent Requirements    
Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience, preferably with exposure to international trade.
• Relevant Finance/Accounting qualification
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices 
• Great attention to detail. Committed and reliable. 
• Good communication, organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage time, work independently, and implement processes and procedures.
• Proficient with SYSPRO and MS Office (essential) 
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Confidentiality and trustworthiness