Bookkeeper required, Location: Other, Southern Suburbs, Job Type: Full-Time. A qualified Chartered Accountant with his own consulting firm requires the expertise and skill of a bookkeeper to assist him with day to day financial tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting of the various companies that fall within the group. This is a challenging job that will reward an individual who is self-motivated and hardworking.

Key Performance Areas: Assistance with day to day administration – financial and other. Monthly processing on excel and Pastel up to trial balance. Submission of tax returns – VAT, EMP201, etc. Preparation of financial statements on Caseware (advantageous).

Requirements: B. Com Accounting degree (no work experience necessarily required) OR Accounting Diploma with minimum 3 years’ experience with a reputable firm (preferable). Own transport (advantageous). SAIPA / SAICA articles (advantageous). Personal attributes: A positive attitude and strong work ethic. Ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously, while also working successfully within a team. Proven organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved. Strong attention to detail and follow through. High degree of resilience and motivation. An ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment.

Honest and reliable. Accurate and focused. Able to work well under high pressure situations at month end. Ability to work on many projects with different deadlines is important. Efficient and adaptable with good all-round administrative abilities. Problem analysis and problem solving skills Confidentiality Ideally someone young, eager to learn and a team player who wants to grow with the company. You need to have a basic to intermediary understanding of Excel.

Previous knowledge and experience with Pastel would be an advantage, as well as SARS efiling system. On the job training will be provided. Applicants who feel they fit the above profile and meet the minimum requirements are urged to apply for this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please include a short motivational letter giving us some insight into your background in bookkeeping, your salary expectation, as well as explaining why you will be an asset to our team.

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Email cv to: karenkuhrau@gmail.com