Senior Bookkeeper,
This well established organisation provides supported and supervised community based foster care for orphans, abused and neglected children through a network of small family homes located around the Cape metropole and surrounding areas.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Bookkeeper. They will be involved in all aspects of the Finance and Administration department and will have strong knowledge of accounting principles and relevant legislation. A solid background in all aspects of financial and HR/Payroll functions is essential. The ideal candidate will be proficient in bookkeeping software and an above-average excel user. The Bookkeeper will play a crucial role in providing accurate financial information to the organisation. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with the ability to contribute meaningfully to the success of the department and the financial health of the organisation.
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the position is based at the Head Office in Plumstead. Key Responsibilities:
• Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable. Process bank and petty cash payments, verify the quality of documentation and the purchasing process followed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, accounting standards.
• Produce an accurate monthly Trial Balance and set of reconciliations.
• Involved in donor reporting and requests for financial information, as needed.
• In collaboration with the Finance Manager, ensure compliance with the organisation’s Finance Policy and identify and address gaps.
• Oversee payroll (currently 50 employees) and manage employee benefits. Ensure the timely payment of all PAYE and UIF and the related statutory reporting. Ensure that personnel files are complete and up-to-date. Attend to salary queries from staff members.
• Involved in the management of the budgeting process, financial forecasts and education of the departments.
• Actively involved in all aspects of audits.
• In collaboration with the Programme Team, ensure that all children receive SASSA grants.
• Process VAT returns on e-filing.
• Respond to financial and administrative inquiries and provide support to the rest of the organisation. Qualifications and criteria:
• Diploma in Accounting or finance, or equivalent tertiary qualification with a minimum of 7 years’ experience. Applications without these qualifications will only be considered if they have at least 10 years of verifiable, relevant work experience.
• Experience in a Non Profit Organisation as well as understanding of the challenges faced by this sector, is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Pastel Accounting and SAGE Payroll is a strong advantage.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices as well as HR experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience with SARS is an advantage.
• Experience with SASSA is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English. A second SA language is an advantage.
• Driver’s licence
