Junior Bookkeeper: Yabonga

Junior Bookkeeper. Yabonga is recruiting for a Junior Bookkepper based in Cape Town.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Junior Bookkeeper to start as soon as possible. They need to maintain our financial records, including payments, receipts, petty cash disbursements and payroll (and HR). Ultimately, the Junior Bookkeeper’s responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our company.

Roles and Responsibilities

Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process

Review postings to the GL for accuracy and timeliness
Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records
Track and reconcile bank statements
Complete cashbook to trial balance
Complete tax forms, eg.VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IT12EI
Develop, maintain, and analyse budgets, preparing periodic variance analysis
Prepare monthly payroll and keep organized staff records
Prepare/draft annual financial statements
Liaise with external auditor. Prepare audit file.
Prepare monthly financial reports and funder proposals
Work closely with management team eg. Fundraiser, Programme Managers
HR administration

Qualifications and Requirements

Proven Junior bookkeeping and HR experience
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Proficiency in English and in MS Office
Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
Quickbooks and Quick Payroll for accounting software
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
Drivers license and own car is essential.