BOOKKEEPER – PHOENIX INDUSTRIAL PARK
Admin and Office Management ~ Finance / Accounting
Durban North, Durban – KwaZulu Natal
BOOKKEEPER
Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to join their team
Job Summary
The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing daily accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with internal and external financial policies.
The role plays a key part in supporting the financial position of the company by managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
Key Responsibilities
Financial record-keeping
- Record day-to-day financial transactions (e.g. purchases, receipts, payments, and invoices).
- Maintain and update the general ledger.
- Post adjusting journal entries and ensure proper account allocation.
Bank & account reconciliations
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Reconcile credit card and petty cash transactions on monthly basis.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies timeously
Accounts payable & receivable
- Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments
- Issue customer invoices, accounts receivables statements and follow up on outstanding payments
- Manage and maintain accounts payables age analysis report.
- Manage and maintain accounts receivables age analysis report
Reporting & compliance
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end supporting schedules.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
- Support audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliations.
Documentation and controls
- Maintain organised and up-to-date financial files and records
- Follow internal controls and accounting policies
- Support continuous process improvements
Administrative function
- Organising and filing financial documents
- Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assisting with tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting.
- Ensuring company policies and financial regulations are followed
- Provide support for other departments when needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or similar accounting role
- Strong understanding of accounting policies (IFRS for SMEs).
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SYPRO)
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication
Education and Experience
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance.
Minimum 2–3 years of bookkeeping and accounting e
Preferred Attributes
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information
- Adaptable to changing systems or workflows
- Proactive, reliable, and deadline-oriented
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
