Description:
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.
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bookkeeping & Financial Administration:
· Process and reconcile cashbooks timeously.
· 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.
· 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.
· Assist in preparing reports and filling out and completing regulatory and other forms.
· Schedule and coordinate meetings.
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.
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.
· 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 driver’s licence and own transport will be a distinct advantage.
· · As this is a junior position it will be beneficial if candidates already live in Knysna and surrounds.
Please e-mail your cv in MS Word format together with a small suitable photo of yourself for front of cv purposes to lynne@lynneharrisrecruitment.co.za
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful.