BOOKKEEPER + ADMIN - KNYSNA

This is a junior position requiring good organisational skills and with existing experience to be responsible for basic bookkeeping as well as general administrative duties.

The successful candidate must be reliable, confident, and well-spoken, with excellent communication skills with an ability to work independently. They must be willing to learn new skills and approach this with enthusiasm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration:

• Process and reconcile cashbooks timeously, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage creditors, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment preparation including loading payments to bank accounts and communication with creditors and suppliers.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reconciliations.
• Process petty cash transactions and ensure proper documentation.
• Process expense claims from employees.
• Prepare and maintain accounting records to income statement and balance sheet.
• Prepare monthly invoicing and recovery invoices and schedules.

Administrative Duties:

• Provide general administrative support to the finance and operational teams.
• Maintain Company records and manage filing systems (digital and physical) to ensure all records are maintained and easily accessible.
• Assist in preparing reports and filling out and completing regulatory and other forms.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, ensuring agendas and minutes are well-prepared.

Operational & Compliance Support:

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in tracking contracts, agreements, and renewals.
• Support procurement processes, including purchase order management and supplier liaison.
• Ensure data confidentiality and maintain secure handling of sensitive information.

PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of experience in a bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency in accounting software - prior experience in XERO is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook - any diplomas or certificates will be advantageous
• Strong understanding of financial processes, reconciliations, and creditor management.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience with Company Secretarial work such as CIPC is an advantage.

OTHER:

• Valid drivers licence and own transport will be a distinct advantage.
• Opportunity to learn new skills and grow professionally as part of a young and dynamic team.
• As this is a junior position it will be beneficial if candidates already live in Knysna and surrounds.

All POPI requirements respected.

Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful.