Sales Roles at JenRecruitment

Job Description

• Our client, a well-established company based in Bedfordview, is seeking a meticulous and experienced Bookkeeper to join their close-knit team. Due to the current office dynamic, they are ideally looking for a female candidate in her mid-30s who thrives in a collaborative environment and can bring both professionalism and a warm, approachable personality to the role.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a structured yet friendly setting, with the chance to make a real impact on the smooth financial operations of the business.

Responsibilities and duties are as follows:
Minimum Requirements:

• 10 years’ relevant accounting experience
• Auditing background essential
• Proficient in Sage, Sage One, and QuickBooks
• Proven experience dealing directly with SARS (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, etc.)
• Payroll administration experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and supervisory skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full accounting functions for multiple entities
• Prepare management accounts and annual financial statements
• Handle SARS submissions and ensure compliance with tax regulations
• Oversee and process payrolls accurately and on time
• Support management with reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation
   

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Job Description

• The Financial Assistant will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions across a multi-entity environment. Responsibilities include cashbook capturing, assisting with loan accounts and intercompany transactions, managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing and loading all payments on the banking platforms for approval, supporting VAT processing, assisting with payroll and HR-related duties, procurement and general finance administration.
• We are a small, hands-on team, which means ntwdays look exactly the same. From time ttime, you may find yourself stepping outside of your core responsibilities tassist where needed — whether that’s tackling an unexpected issue or assisting the director. If you enjoy variety, can adapt quickly, and don’t mind the occasional “all hands on deck” moment, you’ll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Transaction Recording:

• Assist in recording daily financial transactions in the general ledger
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Expense tracking monitor and catergorise expenses tensure proper budget allocation.
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents (electronic and physical)

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Help with processing accounts payable by organising invoices and ensuring timely payment.
• Assist in managing accounts receivable, including invoicing customers
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable balances.
• Take responsibility for the full payment process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Bank Reconciliation:

• Reconciling bank statements with company records.
• Investigate and report any discrepancies found during the reconciliation process.

Data Entry and Filing:

• Enter financial data intaccounting software or spreadsheets.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for financial records, receipts, and invoices.

Assist with Payroll:

• Help with the preparation of payroll by verifying employee hours and assisting with pay calculations.
• Ensure proper documentation for payroll processing for SA & Namibia

Support Financial Reporting:

• Update of various expense schedules, maintenance reports and flight schedules.
• Provide data and reports tmanagement as required for month-end or year-end closing.

Assist with VAT refunds:

• Help organise documents and data for VAT reporting purposes.

Other Duties:

• Support the senior accounting manager in various financial tasks, including audits and yearend
• closing.
• Perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Loading of all transfers and payments on FNB/RMB and Investec online banking.
• Petty Cash processing.
• Processing of all card transactions
• Submission of statutory returns
• Procurement

Qualifications:

• Education: A diploma in bookkeeping or a related field is a big advantage. Qualified by experience will alsbe considered.
• Experience: 3 years + experience in a bookkeeping role. Property experience will be of advantage.
• Knowledge of Workmen’s Compensation submissions, EMP501, EMP201 returns, as well as VAT calculations, will be advantageous.

Skills:

• Understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in Pastel or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention tdetail and accuracy in data entry.
• Good literacy skills.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Ability tcommunicate effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability twork independently and be self-motivated.
• Proficient in Afrikaans & English