ABOUT THE ROLE 

• We’re looking for an ambitious bookkeeper to join our growing Finance Department. You will ensure the finance system is kept accurate and up to date in order for the team to compile and review the management accounts and statutory filings on a periodic basis.
• The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a multi-currency environment focusing on all aspects of accounting including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, VAT, and bank transaction processing. It is critical that you’ve had experience in these areas at scale before.
• You will work side-by-side with a team of Accountants and various stakeholders across the business. We want to see a committed and approachable individual and be impressed with your ambition, willingness to learn and your strong technical abilities. You should be excited about not just working really hard in a rapidly growing company, but building it with a sense of ownership. You must be ambitious and want to make a mark on this world greater than anything you have done to date.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include the following, but is not limited to:

• Accurate and timely capturing of supplier invoices in Xero
• Accurate capturing of VAT for all transactions
• Accurate cost and department code allocation
• Liaising with various departments to ensure approval of invoices
• Draft payment schedules
• Process and reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions
• Review and ensure accurate processing of customer invoices
• Accurate allocation of customer receipts to customer invoices
• Periodic review of accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices
• Review proposed customer refunds
• Maintain accurate, complete and up to date supplier and customer information on Xero
• Monitoring finance mailboxes for invoices and payments required
• Process employee expense reimbursements
• Maintain a complete filing system of accounting data and records
• Support Accountants with month-end close
• Assist with annual audit pack preparation
• Assist with Ad-hoc tasks and projects as required
• Please note this is a FULL TIME permanent role. 

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Minimum 4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Post Matric or equivalent qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong written, verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent numerical skills
• Possess a high level of attention of detail

Preferred: 

• Xero and G-suite experience is preferred
• Exposure to a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Based in Cape Town