Senior Bookkeeper/Finance Manager

Description:

ABOUT COM-STRUCT

Com-struct has been serving the telecommunications industry since 2003, we provide new cellular infrastructure including new Site builds, share sites, rooftops to companies like Vodacom and American Tower, we also provide maintenance and upgrades of existing sites along with other scopes for these sites. We are a Private company with two owners. Com-struct is a registered Electrical Company holding a Level 2 BEE status.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to take on the full bookkeeping function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the financial operations of the organisation. This position requires a high level of expertise in accounting practices and the ability to handle complex financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintain & Manage Accurate Financial records:

 Manage the general ledger & perform month-end & year-end reconciliations

 Prepare cashbook & bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly

 Processing monthly journals & adjustments and closing accounting modules

(Inclusive of Intercompany loan Accounts& Shareholders Loan Accounts)

 Oversee Daily transactions & ensuring accuracy

 Prepare & review monthly management accounts up to balance sheet

 Monitor & ensure compliance with accounting policies & internal control

 Oversee & maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring proper tracking &

depreciation and capturing in pastel

 Support Audits & liaise with external accountants during audit process

 Collaborate with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial data

 Credit Card Statement & Expense Claim Reconciliations

 Oversee fleet card Reconciliation (Completed by Creditors Clerk)

 Process Petty Cash into pastel (Petty Cash process done by Creditors Clerk)

 Manage Cash Flow and process payments via Standard Bank Online Platform

Regulatory Compliance:

 Ensure Compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements, including those

set by the South African Revenue services (SARS), CIPC, Department of Labour,

(COIDA) etc

 Keep abreast of changes in regulatory requirements and implement necessary

adjustments.

 Ensure Annual Tax Compliance is achieved

Monthly Statutory Returns:

 Prepare & submit monthly VAT Reconciliations to ensure accuracy and

completeness of financial records

 Assist with supporting documents for SARS verifications.

Stock Control:

 Oversee and manage (Stores) stock control, ensuring accurate record-keeping,

stock movement tracking, and compliance with company procedures.

Accounts Payable:

 Manage Creditors Clerk, ensuring accuracy and e􀆯iciency in accounts payable

processes.

 Review the full age analysis, identifying and addressing overdue accounts &

supplier issues

 Report on Open purchase orders and ensuring timely resolution and accurate

financial reporting

 Ensure Adequate Project Tracking (Project Codes are Used)

 Ensure timely monthly payment run is actioned.

Accounts Receivable:

 Manage debtors Clerk, ensuring accuracy and e􀆯iciency in accounts rec

processes.

 Review the full age analysis, identifying and addressing overdue accounts &

customer issues

 Report on Open purchase orders and ensuring timely resolution and accurate

financial reporting

 Ensure Adequate Project Tracking (Project Codes are Used)

 Ensure outstanding debtors are followed up timeously

Payroll:

 Oversee the payroll handled by the HR and payroll Manager & ensure

compliance with tax and labour regulations

 Oversee the monthly preparation and submission of EMP201 Returns

 Submit Annual & Bi-Annual EMP501

 Ensure monthly UIF Declaration submissions are completed

 Ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements

General:

 General Office Administration

 Assist with drafting of policies & procedures

 Provide training on policies & procedures

 Assist with arranging vehicle & asset finance

 Maintain online banking Profile

 Maintain Insurances (Add/Remove Assets) (Goods In Transit) (Legal Liability) etc

 Assist with Shareholders Agreements / Share Distributions / Loan Accounts

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of their application submission.Should you not be contacted within two weeks of your application, please consider that your application has not been successful at this time.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Office
• Sage Pastel

Starting Date: ASAP

Willing to do training/handover on Saturdays

Education:

 Formal qualification in Accounting/Finance

Experience:

 Minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related role

Experience in a technical industry will be highly advantageous.

Skills:

 Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

 Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Pastel Partner) and Microsoft O􀆯ice

Suite, particularly Excel.

 Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 Deadline-driven.

 A team player.

 Maintain a proactive and results-driven approach, prioritizing task completion

over simply adhering to the clock