Senior Bookkeeper/ Junior Accountant (1 year fixed contract)

About

Our Client based in Sandton is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/ Junior Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records, including ledgers, journals, and reconciliations
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cash-up processes for retail operations
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions
• Conduct reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure effective inventory accounting and stock control management
• Assist with and maintain audit controls over card purchase, review of clock in data, system processes
• Experience with statutory and tax returns
• Capture and process transactions accurately on QuickBooks
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies and improve internal processes
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Liaise with auditors, accountants, and relevant stakeholders when required

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or
• Diploma in Accounting and Audit

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping experience
• Proven experience with:
  • Audit controls and compliance
  • Retail environment cash handling and cash-ups
  • Inventory management systems
  • Tax compliance (PAYE and Corporate Income Tax)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• High level of accuracy and numerical proficiency
• Good understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills

Application Process

Consultant: Mellissa Rambally - Dante Personnel Johannesburg Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.